The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on March 04, 2025, issued a notification regarding a warning against the misuse of Telecom Resources.
The following has been stated: -
•The DoT has issued a warning about the misuse of telecom resources like SIM cards, IMEI, and SMS headers for fraud and cybercrime.
•The Telecommunications Act, of 2023 enforces strict penalties for tampering with telecom identifiers, including imprisonment and fines.
•DoT is implementing advanced measures to secure the telecom ecosystem and deter such illegal activities.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No. 2108135]
