The State Duma will discuss the possibility of calculating the number of SIM cards that can be issued to one subscriber. This was reported by Deputy Chairman of the National State Duma for Information Policy Anton Gorelkin.
The restriction will apply to both Russians and foreigners. The relevant territories may be ready for the second reading of the law on restricting the sale of SIM cards to foreigners.
According to the deputy, this helps reduce the activity of telephone scammers.
The main ally of fraudsters is the possibility of anonymity, which is based on the use of SIM cards registered to third parties or front organizations.
Anton Gorelkin, Deputy Chairman of the National State Duma for Information Policy
On June 19, the State Duma adopted this law in the first reading. It tightens the rules for selling SIM cards to foreigners. In particular, a requirement for mandatory identification using biometrics is introduced, and it is prohibited to issue more than 10 mobile numbers per person.
Operators will be required to require a passport when replenishing the balance of funds
In addition to restrictions on the registration of mobile numbers, deputies discussed the complication of operator filling procedures and the responsibility of messengers for the unwillingness to verify user accounts. [Ведомости]
Source: Iphones RU
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