It might often happen to you that you are asked for your mobile number while purchasing goods from a shopping mall, cinema hall or for any service. Many times your number is registered by luring you with offers and the salesmen also try to put pressure on you to give the number.

Some of them do not leak your personal information, but some misuse your number. Also, do you know that sharing your mobile number in this way can prove dangerous for you?

Do you know that customers in India have been given the right to refuse to share their mobile numbers? In such a situation, if someone puts pressure on you and asks for your number while purchasing any service or goods, then you can also file a complaint against him. You should follow these methods to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud. It is common to share your phone number, but it is important to know that doing so can also cause harm to you.

Sharing your phone number can cause these disadvantages

1. Spam and fraud

If you share your phone number with any unknown person or company, they may send you spam calls or messages. They may also try to scam you, such as asking you for money, or stealing or manipulating your social media information.

2. Tampering with personal information

If you share your phone number with any website or app that does not keep your personal information secure, your information may be leaked. This can lead to identity theft, banking fraud, and many other problems.

3. Unwanted phone calls and messages

If you share your phone number with someone who harasses you you feel mental and emotional stress due to constant calls and messages.

You can file a complaint here if your phone number is tampered with.

You can register your complaint by visiting Consumerhelpline.gov.in website. Consumerhelpline.gov.in website is a website of the Government of India, which helps consumers to lodge complaints and get information about their rights. To complain on this website, you have to follow these steps:

  • First of all, go to the website.
  • Click on the “Submit Complaint” link.
  • Fill in your personal information in detail.
  • Fill in the information about the complaint.
  • Upload documents like purchase receipts and bills along with your complaint.
  • Click on the “Submit Complaint” button

You can also register your complaint by calling 1800-11-4000 or 1915. Apart from this, you can use the Umang app. At the same time, if you are afraid of your phone number being leaked, then you can take some such steps. You can block unwanted numbers, you can also get help from a network service provider.

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