Aadhaar Card It is one of the important documents used in all government works. It is a unique identification number, which is given by the government to every Indian citizen. It is needed to access government services and benefits, open bank accounts, etc. However, like any other document, Aadhaar card can also be misused. For this reason, never give your Aadhaar card to anyone. Falling into the wrong hands can land you in a big problem. Today, in this article, we are going to tell some tips to avoid misuse of Aadhaar card. Let’s find out
Keep Aadhaar Card safe like this
Do not share your Aadhaar number with anyone
Always keep in mind that not only the Aadhaar card but also your Aadhaar card number can be misused. For this reason, do not tell your Aadhaar number to everyone. First ask him why he needs your Aadhaar number and then only if you agree with him, give him your Aadhaar number.
After downloading the Aadhaar file, please delete it
If you have downloaded your e-Aadhaar from a public computer, make sure to delete it. UIDAI suggests downloading Aadhaar only from the official website and if you have used a public computer to download, do not forget to delete it after you are done.
Must see Aadhaar Authentication History
Must see Aadhaar Authentication History by visiting UIDAI website. With this you will know when and where your Aadhaar card has been used. Its option is available in the My Aadhaar service section. You can see the history of 50 authentications in the last 60 months.
Do not share Aadhaar OTP with anyone
Do not share Aadhaar OTP or One Time Password with anyone. If any third party app is also asking you for Aadhaar OTP, do not give it. By doing this they can use your Aadhaar card.
lock aadhaar card biometric details
UIDAI allows people to lock their Aadhaar biometric details. This helps in preventing misuse of Aadhaar card. For this visit the official website of UIDIA. After that go to the home page My Aadhaar Card service and click on Lock / Unlock Biometrics Aadhaar. Then proceed by following the instructions.
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