Your Aadhaar, Your Security: Is there any misuse? How to check and be careful!

In today’s digital world, where everything is going on online, cases of online fraud are also increasing rapidly. In such a situation, it is very important that we be cautious about our important documents. And when it comes to the most important document, the first name of ‘Aadhaar Card’ comes in the mind. Whether it is government work or private service, Aadhaar is required everywhere nowadays. Just think, if your Aadhaar card is handed over to a wrong person, then how big loss can be done! You can also get caught in legal digestion without any mistake.

But don’t panic! The good thing is that you can find out yourself whether any misuse of your Aadhaar number is not being misused. This facility is available absolutely free on the website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and in a few minutes you get complete information. Come, let’s know how you can protect your base and avoid any untoward.

How to know where and where your base was used? (Aadhaar Authentication History)

It is very easy to know where your Aadhaar card is used. Just follow these easy steps:

1. First UIDAI’s official website https://uidai.gov.in Go to

2. On the homepage, you will see a section like “My Aadhaar” or “Aadhaar services”. In this, click on “Aadhaar Authentication History”.

3. Now a new page will open. Enter your 12 -digit Aadhaar number and security code (captcha) visible on the screen here. After this, click on “Send OTP” or “Send OTP”.

4. An OTP will come on the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar. Put it in the right place and submit it.

5. Bus! Now you will get a full list in the past, in the recent past for which date, what kind of service (eg bank, mobile company etc.) and which institution was used by which institution.

With this you can catch any activity that you have not done.

If you see something wrong, then do this work immediately!

If you see your Aadhaar history, it seems that your Aadhaar has been used without your knowledge or consent, then complain without delay:

• toll free number: Call 1947.

• Email: help@uidai.gov.in Send your complaint on.

  
  

• Online Complaint: You can also file a complaint online by visiting UIDAI’s website (uidai.gov.in).

The sooner you complain, the more the possibility of stopping any major fraud will increase.

What to do about their base after the death of a loved one?

This is an important question. Let us tell you that after the death of a person, there is no official process to cancel or deactivate their Aadhaar card. In such a situation, it becomes the responsibility of the family to ensure that there is no misuse of the Aadhaar card of the deceased.

• Remove names from plans: If the deceased were taking advantage of any government scheme or subsidy, then the concerned department should inform them about their death and remove their names from the scheme. This can prevent any kind of trouble in future.

Lock the base of the dead person like this (another way to keep safe):

UIDAI also allows you to lock the base, which can prevent any kind of misuse of it. This process is also quite easy:

1. UIDAI’s website https://uidai.gov.in Go to

2. Click on “My Aadhaar” or “Aadhaar Services” section “Lock/Unlock Aadhaar” (Aadhaar lock/unlock) option.

3. To lock the base, enter your Aadhaar number, full name (as is on the base), and PIN code. After this, fill OTP and submit it.

4. Your Aadhaar card will be locked.

Whenever you want to use Aadhaar, you can also unlock it through this process. To unlock you will need your virtual ID and OTP. Locking Aadhaar is a great safety measure, which you must use.

Remember, a little caution can save you from great troubles. Protect your base!