Before purchasing a smartphone during festival sales, it is crucial to verify its authenticity. The government's Sanchar Saathi portal allows customers to check if a device is genuine or counterfeit using the phone's IMEI number. This free service helps buyers avoid the risk of fake or refurbished phones.
Sanchar Saathi Portal: During the festival season, smartphone purchases increase significantly due to heavy discounts offered on e-commerce sites like Amazon and Flipkart. However, instances of receiving counterfeit and refurbished phones also come to light. To protect buyers in such situations, the government has launched the Sanchar Saathi portal. By visiting this portal, customers can enter their phone's 15-digit IMEI number to verify its authenticity. This free service assists both new and second-hand buyers in safeguarding themselves against fake devices.
How to Check IMEI via Sanchar Saathi Portal
Every mobile phone has a unique 15-digit IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. The authenticity of a phone can be determined with the help of the IMEI. To do this, first, visit sancharsaathi.gov.in.
On the website's homepage, navigate to the Citizen Centric Services section and select the 'Know Your Mobile / IMEI Verification' option. Subsequently, enter the captcha and your mobile number to receive an OTP. After submitting the OTP, enter the phone's 15-digit IMEI. Upon submission, the complete details of your phone will be displayed.
Device Details Will Appear Instantly on Screen
After following these steps, the portal will display your phone's brand, model, device type, manufacturer details, and status. This information will help you decide whether the phone is genuine or fake.
This process is free of cost and can be performed on any smartphone. It benefits not only new buyers but also users purchasing second-hand phones.
