Aadhaar is one of the most important document as an Indian citizen. Aadhaar card is used as identity card of every place in India. So every Indian citizens should have Aadhaar card. Aadhaar card is a unique identification number and it is a 12 digit unique identification number that linked to an individual biometric and demographic information such as name, age, date of birth etc. Aadhaar card is used as various purpose like address proof, identity proof and various government subsidies and schemes also. However, there have been cases of Aadhaar card misuse, where people have used someone else’s Aadhaar card to avail of government schemes or commit fraud.
Here are some steps you can follow to check if your Aadhaar card is being misused:
- Check your Aadhaar authentication history: You can check your Aadhaar authentication history by visiting the official UIDAI website. You will need to enter your Aadhaar number and the security code to generate an OTP. Once you enter the OTP, you can see the details of all the times your Aadhaar has been used for authentication. If you notice any unauthorized usage, you can report it to UIDAI.
- Check your bank account and mobile number linked to Aadhaar: You can check your bank account and mobile number linked to Aadhaar by visiting the respective websites or mobile applications. If you notice any unauthorized transactions or changes to your linked mobile number, you can report it to the concerned authorities.
- Check your Aadhaar enrollment status: You can check your Aadhaar enrollment status by visiting the UIDAI website. If you notice any unauthorized enrollment requests, you can report it to UIDAI.
- Check your Aadhaar-linked services: You can check all the services that are linked to your Aadhaar, such as gas connection, PAN card, and voter ID. If you notice any unauthorized services, you can report it to the respective authorities.
- Report any suspicious activity: If you notice any suspicious activity related to your Aadhaar, such as unauthorized usage or changes to your biometric information, you should report it to UIDAI immediately.
Aadhaar card misuse is a serious issue that can lead to financial fraud and identity theft. Therefore, it is essential to keep a check on your Aadhaar card and report any unauthorized activity to the concerned authorities. By following the steps mentioned above, you can ensure that your Aadhaar card is not being misused.
Check your Aadhaar authentication history following these steps:
- Go to the official website of UIDAI www. uidai.gov.in
- Go to the ‘My Aadhaar’ section and click ‘Aadhaar authentication’ under the services of My Aadhaar
- Login your id using your aadhaar number and security code and click ‘send otp’
- After entering OTP go to the proceed
- You will get your all previous information about your Aaadhaar card
