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Is your Aadhaar card genuine? Check it like this now, otherwise you will have to post it

NEWS18 | July 3, 2024 11:43 AM CST

Due to the widespread use and availability of Aadhaar card, the number of frauds is increasing day by day. Fake Aadhaar is being created.

The Unique Identification Authority of India or UIDAI issues the Aadhaar card for Indian citizens. It contains 12 digit unique number. Address or birth proof which is essential. Currently, Aadhaar card is also required to update PAN details or file GST returns.

Due to the widespread use and availability of Aadhaar card, the number of frauds is increasing day by day. Fake Aadhaar is being created. Aadhaar card fraud is also going on. In this situation, it is important to know whether your Aadhaar card is correct or fake.

This is why the Unique Identification Authority of India or UIDAI has advised Indian citizens to regularly check the validity of their Aadhaar card. Only then will you know whether it is genuine or fake, and you will be protected from fraud.

How to Verify Aadhaar Card Online: First go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar . Then log in (with Aadhaar and OTP). Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number here. Then fill the captcha and click on 'Log in with OTP'. After submitting the details, the system will verify the authenticity of the Aadhaar number. Then it will show the verification status. From here you can understand whether the Aadhaar number is original or fake.

Ways to Verify Aadhaar Card Authenticity Offline: Every Aadhaar card has a QR code. It contains details such as name, date of birth, gender, address, photograph etc. of the Aadhaar card holder. All information in QR code is completely secure and tamper proof.

There is absolutely no way to cheat. Because it contains digital signature of Unique Identification Authority of India. Even if the photograph is changed, the description cannot be changed. 'Aadhaar QR Scanner' app is available on Play Store and App Store. By installing the app and entering the card number and details, all the information contained in the QR code will come. From this, you can immediately understand whether the Aadhaar card is genuine or fake.