Our 12-digit Aadhaar number has grown to be a crucial piece of identification. We must provide our Aadhaar information to prove our identification whether we travel, get admitted, or establish a new bank account.
 
Actually, Aadhaar has facilitated our access to financial institutions and government agencies. But as its usage has grown, Aadhaar has also become a popular target for con artists looking to utilize it for illicit or financial wrongdoing. As a result, protecting your Aadhaar is crucial.

However, how can you determine whether someone is abusing your Aadhaar? The "Authentication History" function on the myAadhaar site is an online service provided by the unique identification authority of india (UIDAI), the regulatory agency in charge of Aadhaar, to assist Aadhaar holders in keeping track of actions associated with their Aadhaar. Aadhaar holders may monitor and safeguard their Aadhaar-related actions with this tool.
 
Here's a detailed instruction on how to monitor the usage of your Aadhaar and safeguard it if you think it may be being misused.
 
To view the history of your Aadhaar:
 
- Go to the myAadhaar website: Visit myAadhaar's official website.
 
- To log in using an OTP, enter the shown captcha code and your Aadhaar number. To access your account, click "Login With OTP" and enter the one-time password that was provided to the registered cellphone number.
 
- view your history of authentication: To examine Aadhaar usage within a certain period, select the "Authentication History" option and pick a range of dates.
 
Examine the specifics: Examine the mentioned transactions carefully now. Report any strange or suspicious activities right away if you see them.
 
Report any unauthorized activity.

If your Aadhaar number appears to be associated with any unauthorized activity:

-- Dial 1947, UIDAI's toll-free hotline.

-- Send an email to help@uidai.gov.in with any problems.

Secure the biometrics of Aadhaar

Additionally, by locking their fingerprints, uidai enables users to stop Aadhaar abuse. This feature makes sure that your biometric information cannot be used without your permission, even if someone manages to obtain your Aadhaar number.

Your Aadhaar biometrics can be locked by:

Go to the website of UIDAI: The "Lock/Unlock Biometrics" section is now accessible.

Enter the required information: Enter your name, PIN, Virtual ID (VID), and the shown captcha code.

OTP authentication: To continue, click "Send OTP" and enter the code that was received to the registered mobile phone.

Protect your biometrics: To lock your Aadhaar biometric, finish the process.

To make sure your information isn't being exploited, it's a good idea to periodically review your Aadhaar activities. Aadhaar holders are also urged by uidai to maintain their information current, including their address, phone number, and even biometric information like fingerprints. If you haven't updated them in ten years, had an accident that impacted your biometrics, or the person who holds your Aadhaar is a minor who has turned fifteen, this is very crucial.


 
 
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24/01/2025 09:05 AM