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| NCC Warns Against Use of Pre-Registered SIM Cards: Risks and Legal Implications |
The NCC underscored the possibility of individuals with such SIM cards being unintentionally entangled in criminal activities like identity theft, financial scams, abductions, and violent robberies.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted Nigerians to the hazards of acquiring pre-registered SIM cards.
The Commission stressed that engaging in this activity is unlawful and may result in serious repercussions, including jail time.
The NCC underscored the possibility of individuals with such SIM cards being unintentionally entangled in criminal activities like identity theft, financial scams, abductions, and violent robberies.
Furthermore, the NCC noted that utilizing pre-registered SIM cards undermines the precision of user data and obstructs the pursuit of criminals.
Such SIM card usage erodes the trustworthiness of consumer data, posing difficulties for law enforcement to pinpoint and capture the true culprits of criminal acts.
The NCC's announcement serves to inform the populace about the perils linked to pre-registered SIM cards and to promote adherence to statutory regulations to bolster national safety.
