Beware! Is Someone Misusing Your Aadhaar Card Without Your Knowledge? Here’s How To Find Out

Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit identification number issued to Indian residents for access to government services, banking, and telecom. It simplifies administrative tasks but can be vulnerable to misuse if not handled carefully. Fraudsters have been known to exploit stolen Aadhaar information for financial fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized access to services. This can lead to blocked services, financial loss, and legal complications.

Given the sensitive data linked to your Aadhaar, it is essential to stay vigilant. Fraudsters can misuse your Aadhaar for activities like applying for loans, accessing banking services, or even traveling using your identity. It is crucial to monitor the usage of your Aadhaar regularly to detect any suspicious activities.

While there’s no direct way to see if your Aadhaar is being misused, you can review where your Aadhaar has been used. The UIDAI offers a service that allows you to track the authentication history of your Aadhaar number, showing the places and services where it has been used in the past.

- Visit the official myAadhaar portal. - Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code. - Click on “Login With OTP.” - An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to access your account.

Once logged in, select the “Authentication History” option. You will be asked to choose a date range for the period you want to check. Review the log for any unfamiliar or suspicious transactions. This will help you determine if your Aadhaar has been used without your consent.

If you find unauthorized activity, it is important to act quickly:

- Call UIDAI’s toll-free helpline: 1947. - Write a report and email it to help@uidai.gov.in. Prompt reporting will help UIDAI take immediate action to prevent further misuse of your Aadhaar.

UIDAI allows you to lock and unlock your Aadhaar biometrics to protect against misuse. Locking your biometrics ensures that even if someone has access to your Aadhaar details, they cannot misuse your biometric information.

- Visit the official UIDAI website. - Navigate to “Lock/Unlock Aadhaar.” - Enter your details and follow the instructions to lock your biometrics.