The government is going to tighten the rules to curb cyber fraud. According to media reports, if fraud or illegal activities are done using a user’s SIM card, then that user will also be held responsible. The Department of Telecommunications has advised people to be cautious regarding this. The department has said that if a user gives his SIM card to someone else and he misuses it, then along with him the user will also be responsible for it.

Need to be alert in these matters

The department has said that action will be taken against those using mobile devices with tampered IMEI numbers, purchasing devices with tampered IMEI numbers, purchasing SIM cards through fake documents or fraud. Also, if a user gives his SIM card to someone else and it is misused, then action will be taken against him also. Strict legal action will be taken against people doing such work. Along with this, the department has advised people to avoid using those apps and websites which change the calling line identity.

Provision of punishment and fine in law

Under the law, if a person tampers the telecommunication identifier, he can be punished with imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh or both. It is also prohibited by law to alter the IMEI, or to use, manufacture, or possess devices that alter the IMEI. According to the new guidelines, it has been made mandatory to register the IMEI number of every mobile phone, module, modem and SIM box manufactured in India on the Government’s Device Setu (ICDR) Portal before the first sale, testing or research. Similarly, the IMEI number of the device brought from abroad will also have to be registered.

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