Aadhaar Misuse Alert: Nowadays, cases of online fraud are increasing rapidly. In such a situation, you must keep checking from time to time whether someone is misusing your documents. The most important document in today’s time is the Aadhaar card. Now it is required in every government and private service. If Aadhaar goes into the wrong hands, it can cause great loss.

You may also get into unnecessary legal hassles. The good thing is that on the website of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), you can check whether your Aadhaar number is being misused or not. This facility is completely free and the information is available in a few minutes. This article will give you important information for keeping your Aadhaar safe.

How to check Aadhaar card usage

Checking the use of your Aadhaar card is very simple. Follow these steps:

  1. First of all, go to the official website of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) https://uidai.gov.in.
  2. On the homepage, click on “Aadhaar Authentication History” in the “Aadhaar Services” section.
  3. On the next page, enter your 12 digit Aadhaar number and security code, then click on “Send OTP”.
  4. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Fill it out and submit it. It will tell you on which day, in which service, and where your Aadhaar was used.
  5. It will provide you with detailed information about each use of your Aadhaar, so you can immediately identify any unusual activity.

What to do in case of Aadhaar misuse

If after investigation you feel that your Aadhaar number has been used without your permission, you can immediately complain:

  • Toll-free number: 1947
  • Email: help@uidai.gov.in
  • Online complaint: uidai.gov.in/le-complaint.

It is extremely important to make a quick complaint so that any potential fraud can be prevented.

What to do with the Aadhaar of a deceased person

An important thing to keep in mind is that there is no official process to cancel the Aadhaar card after a person’s death. So, it is the responsibility of the family to ensure that the Aadhaar card of the deceased is not misused.

If the deceased was taking advantage of any scheme or subsidy, the concerned department should be informed about his death, so that his name can be removed from the scheme. This is a crucial step to avoid potential problems.

How to lock the Aadhaar of a deceased person

Locking Aadhaar from the UIDAI website is easy and can prevent any misuse. Know the process of locking Aadhaar:

  • Go to https://uidai.gov.in.
  • Click on the “Lock/Unlock Aadhaar” option in the “Aadhaar Services” section.
  • To lock, enter the Aadhaar number, name, and PIN code and fill in the OTP.
  • Now the Aadhaar card will be locked.

This Aadhaar can also be unlocked. This will require Virtual ID (VID) and OTP. Locking Aadhaar is a powerful security feature that you should use.