TRAI has made new rules regarding SIM cards, which will be implemented nationwide from July. With these changes, incidents of cyber fraud can be stopped. A new rule in this is that you can only port after taking a new SIM.
After how many days will you be able to port a new SIM? This question is on everyone’s lips. TRAI i.e. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has made new rules regarding SIM cards, Which will be implemented nationwide in July. With these changes, incidents of cyber fraud can be stopped. A new rule in this is that you can only port after taking a new SIM. This is called SIM swapping. SIM swapping happens when the card is lost or broken.
I will Have to Wait for 7 Days
If you have swapped the SIM then you will not be able to get the port done immediately. After that, you will have to wait for 7 days. This step has been taken to prevent fraud. This will prevent fraudsters.
What is a SIM Card Swapping Scam?
If the SIM is lost or broken, there is a need to get the SIM swapped. A new SIM has to be purchased in place of the old SIM. After getting the new SIM, the number is available there. The fraudsters assure the company over the phone that the number is theirs. They carry out this game through Aadhar card details. Then the old SIM is switched off and the new SIM is activated and all OTPs go to the same number. Fraudsters use that SIM until the account is empty.
