Aadhaar Card- In today’s time, Aadhar card is a very important document. Aadhaar card is used everywhere, from small tasks to big tasks. Whether you have to open a bank account, buy a SIM card or book a train or flight ticket. Nowadays, cases of fraud with Aadhaar card are also increasing a lot. Anyone can commit fraud with you by taking your information from your Aadhaar card.
Due to the use of Aadhaar card everywhere, people give their Aadhaar card to anyone without thinking, after which fraudsters can misuse the Aadhaar card and empty your bank account. In such a situation, if you also give your Aadhaar card to anyone, then you should be careful.
Fake loan
There have been some cases in which fraudsters apply for online loans by taking Aadhaar details. Later, recovery calls start coming to the real person, who has no idea about this loan. Think a hundred times before sharing Aadhaar information on any unknown app or website.
OTP Scam
In this scam, cyber thugs call on the phone and introduce themselves as bank or UIDAI officials. Then on some pretext they ask for the OTP received on your mobile. As soon as you share the OTP, money is withdrawn from your Aadhaar linked account. Remember, no government institution ever asks for OTP.
Base Cloning
The Aadhar card is scanned and its clone is made. This clone is used in many types of frauds by creating fake identity – like buying a SIM, opening a bank account or using an e-wallet. Do write ‘Only for KYC purpose’ on your copy of Aadhar.
Fake Aadhaar Centre
Some fraudsters open fake Aadhaar update or enrollment centers. These centers look like real ones but they have nothing to do with UIDAI, people give their documents and biometric data here, which is later used for fraud. In such a case, give your data only at registered Aadhaar centers.
Fake SIM card
Some fraudsters activate SIM cards fraudulently using Aadhaar. This puts your number in someone else’s hands and all the information including OTP reaches them. This SIM can also be used for social media or bank fraud.
How to lock your Aadhaar card
1. To lock the biometrics of the Aadhaar card, visit the official website of UIDAI.
2. Scroll down on the home page and click on the option of Aadhaar Services.
3. After this, click on the Lock/Unlock Biometrics option.
4. Now generate the virtual ID number of your Aadhaar card. For this, you have to visit the website https://resident.uidai.gov.in/genericGenerateOrRetriveVID.
5. Enter your Aadhaar card number and captcha and generate your virtual ID number through OTP.
6. After generating the virtual ID number, come back to the Aadhaar card lock/unlock page.
7. Here you enter all your information and select the lock option. After this your Aadhaar card will be locked.