One day I received a letter that I had accumulated a considerable debt on my mobile phone number. The passport details in the letter matched, but I never had such a number. It turned out that the scammers used my passport information to obtain a SIM card. Having learned about such fraud, I became interested in how to find out which phone numbers are registered to me. Maybe there are other SIM cards that I don’t know about. Now I will tell you everything in detail.
Why are such cases dangerous?
All telephone numbers must be registered by the operator for a specific subscriber. When a number is registered, the passport data of a specific person is used. Often our numbers are registered to husbands, parents or wives, which is quite normal and does not pose any threats.
It’s another matter when the number is issued in your name by scammers.
- They bring the phone bill to a debt, which the operator subsequently demands from the owner, i.e. from you.
- Also, unscrupulous people can register an account for this number or open an account in any service. If suddenly this account arouses suspicion on the part of law enforcement officers, then you will also have to answer according to the law. It is not difficult for law enforcement agencies to find out your information by phone number.
In addition, when registering a phone number, your passport data is used, which means scammers have access to it. One can only guess what other actions they will take with such information. After all, they can get a loan or microloan. Which will also lead to unpleasant consequences.
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Today, almost no one asks the question: “Where did you get my number?” We ourselves have created the conditions for permissiveness by introducing means of communication into our lives and opening ourselves up to technological progress as much as possible.
Just 20 years ago, we would only give a phone number to a family member or friend, but today a phone number is becoming an important condition when filling out any form.
When opening a bank account, getting a hospital card, or applying for a discount on a large purchase, we are always asked to provide contact information.
Ways to find out numbers
Often, citizens learn that there is a telephone number from operators when they receive a letter notifying them of the debt they have accumulated on their telephone bill, which must be repaid within a specific time frame. Sometimes the message is sent by the operator to other numbers of the subscriber who has a problem account.
But there is no need to wait for an unpleasant notification to arrive. If you suspect that a mobile number is registered in your name, you can independently check how many SIM cards are registered in your name. But this process is fraught with some difficulties.
The reason for the difficulties is the lack of a single database, by logging into which one could get a complete picture of the numbers registered on the passport of a particular subscriber. Therefore, to check, you need to contact a specific mobile operator.
Some network giants like MTS or Megafon offer their subscribers to obtain similar information on the mobile company’s website. But if you have already received a notice of debt, then you need to contact the operator and inform them that this number was registered without your knowledge. To do this, it is better to personally contact the company’s office and write an application.
How to find out at MTS
MTS has provided subscribers with the opportunity to receive information on issued numbers. In practice, situations often arise when a SIM card is issued using passport details, which the subscriber did not connect. To check whether there are such illegal contacts in MTS, you can use different options:
- Through your MTS personal account. You just need to log into the subscriber's account by entering the required data. The main menu will contain all the information by number. In the top panel you need to tap on settings, and then on the item on the right “my numbers”. A window will open with contacts and contracts issued in the name of this subscriber.
- You can also obtain information on issued numbers directly at the provider’s communication salon. Be sure to take your passport with you. The salon employee can dictate the information to you or print it out on paper. If at the same time numbers unknown to you are discovered, then you can write a statement here stating that you did not connect them, then they will be blocked.
- Through technical support. You need to dial the combination 0890. Technical assistance is available 24/7. The operator needs to dictate the passport data, which he will use to check the executed contracts.
If you find a wrong number that you have nothing to do with, then you need to immediately contact the MTS office. There you need to draw up a statement in the established form and terminate the contract. If there is money on the number, transfer it to your phone, and then block the SIM card.
We break through Megafon
To keep the situation with left numbers on Megafon under control, you need to periodically check their availability. And also be more attentive to personal information. Megafon also has several ways to check such information.
- Technical support. Megafon has a well-functioning communication system with subscribers; technical service is always available to customers by calling 0500. You need to wait for a specialist’s response and ask him for the information of interest. You need to prepare your passport in advance, since you will need its data to verify your identity. The operator will check the information and tell you how many numbers are registered in your name. Such a call is not charged, therefore it is free for the subscriber.
- Personal visit to the salon. You need to take your passport with you to confirm your identity. The manager will search the database and provide the information of interest. This service is provided free of charge.
If you find fraudulent numbers that were definitely not registered by you, then you need to block them, and funds from your balance can be safely transferred to your phone. You just need to write a request for a refund and SIM card blocking.
Information in Beeline
To find out the presence of illegally registered numbers on Beeline, you can use this method. You need to go to the provider's office with your passport. There you should state your problem to the salon manager. The specialist will check your passport data with the database and provide information on how many numbers are registered in your name, whether there are any debts on them, etc.
This service, like other cellular companies, is provided free of charge, without any restrictions. If you have any additional questions, you can resolve them with technical support specialists by calling 0611.
For mobile operators in Belarus
Potential subscribers from the Republic of Belarus are offered a choice of three main operators: Life, A1 (the old name “Velcom”) and MTS Belarus.
Each of them has its own characteristics, pros and cons. I paid attention specifically to the convenience of checking a phone number using calls, SMS and data in your personal account.
Life
Offers subscribers to use the free service through the combination *115# . After entering these numbers, an SMS message with the requested number will be sent to the device.
In addition, Life Belarus has a hotline 920 for subscribers. On it, technical specialists provide complete subscriber information.
A1 (Velcom)
Provides data upon request *147# . When entering *141*2*1#, the user, in addition to the number, also receives a tariff plan.
In addition, the Velcom contact center (411) responds to all inquiries related to account servicing.
MTS
It also allows you to use several methods:
- For those connected to MTS Belarus, there is an option to receive a free SMS. *111*10# request remains free, even if the subscriber is outside his region.
- 0887 works exactly on the same principle as in the Russian division of MTS. When you call it, you will hear the numbers of your number automatically read out.
- You can send a message to 0887, but there will be a charge for this service abroad. In Belarus the service is free.
- The MTS call center provides information by calling 0890. In a conversation with a technical support specialist, you can also find out all the points of interest regarding the service.
Security measures
If contacts are found that you did not register, this indicates that your passport data has been leaked into the hands of attackers. Quite often in practice there are situations when contracts are filled out in the names of others.
Subscribers of the large MTS concern who registered numbers in Crimea faced a similar problem. There are no official offices there, so SIM cards were distributed through intermediaries. When their sale first started, there was a rush, so unscrupulous sellers issued several SIM cards for one passport.
To avoid trouble from such attackers, you should take care to comply with security rules and the safety of personal data. Never give your passport or its photocopies to third parties. If there are SIM cards that have not been used for a long time, then they should be blocked and not kept. Then you won’t have to deal with unexpected debts and penalties for late tariff payments.
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conclusions
To avoid becoming a victim of scammers, you need to take care of your passport data, do not pass it on to strangers and do not enter it on dubious sites. To make sure that illegal SIM cards are not issued in your name, you can check this information in one of the following ways:
- call the provider’s technical support, explain the problem to the manager and wait for a specialist’s response;
- personally come to the operator’s office with your passport, ask a salon employee with your question and receive the necessary information for free;
- Some providers provide the opportunity to obtain such information offsite, through the subscriber’s account.
You can get information on your numbers at any cell phone store by presenting your ID. This will help to detect fraudulent contacts registered to the subscriber illegally.
