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Aadhaar card is an important document for Indian citizens which is used for their identification as well as for government schemes and other benefits. But scammers constantly try to misuse your document. In such a situation, you can find out through one way whether your Aadhaar card is being misused or not. Apart from this, you can lodge a complaint about it.
 

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1. Scams related to Aadhar card are increasing rapidly.
2. You can easily secure this important document.
3. Using masked Aadhaar can keep you safe from online scams.

Technology Desk, New Delhi. Aadhaar is considered an important document for the correct identification of citizens in India. It also confirms that you are an Indian citizen. Apart from this, Aadhaar is used for government work, bank related work and it is even used as our main document.

In such a situation, incidents of its misuse and theft are becoming common. But in such a situation, how do you keep your Aadhaar safe and how do you prevent its misuse? This becomes an important problem. Here we will tell you how to find out if your Aadhaar is being misused and if it is, then how to complain about it.

What is Aadhar Card Scam?

• Misuse of Aadhaar card has become a very common phenomenon nowadays. When scammers access your Aadhaar in a wrong way and use it, it comes under Aadhaar card scam.
• Scammers try to gain access to the Aadhaar system. This can lead to financial loss to the users as well as identity theft and loss of personal data.
• Due to this, your bank details can also go to them. They may have to face legal issues.

How to check misuse of Aadhaar

If your Aadhaar is being misused then you have a way through which you can check it.

• First of all go to myAadhaar portal.
• Now login with your Aadhaar number, captcha code and OTP.
• After this, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and click on 'Login'.
• Then select 'Authentication History'.
• Now select the date to view your Aadhaar usage history.
• If there is any suspicious activity then report it on the UIDAI website.

how to lock aadhaar card biometrics

This is an easy method, with the help of which you can easily protect your Aadhaar from the reach of scammers. Here we are going to tell you the complete method.

• First of all go to myAadhaar website.
• Now click on 'Lock/Unlock Aadhaar', read the guidelines and proceed.
• After this enter your virtual ID, full name, pin code and captcha.
• Now click on 'Send OTP'.
• Finally, enter the OTP and click on ‘Submit’ to lock your Aadhaar card.

How to report?

• If you want to report misuse of your Aadhaar, you can call 1947. Apart from this, you can also email at help@uidai.gov.in or register a complaint on the UIDAI website.
• Apart from this, there is also a possibility of misuse of the photo copy of your Aadhaar.
• In such a situation, write your signature, time and date on the photocopy of Aadhaar anywhere.
• Apart from this, you can download masked Aadhaar card in which the first 8 digits are not visible.