Here are 3 'foolproof' ways to keep your Aadhaar secure... One mistake could empty your bank account..

Aadhaar is required for almost every task, big or small, which is why scammers have now started using Aadhaar-related scams to empty people's bank accounts. Aadhaar is linked to everything from bank accounts and PAN cards to mobile numbers. Therefore, it's crucial to know how to keep your Aadhaar card safe. UIDAI has provided some very useful online tools for Aadhaar security. Many people are aware of these tools, but many others are still unaware of them.

Even a small mistake can allow scammers to empty your account. If you don't know how to keep your Aadhaar card safe, stay with us until the end because we will tell you how you can protect your Aadhaar and the money in your bank account.

Biometric Lock
You can lock your biometrics (fingerprint and iris scan data) on the UIDAI website. This option is available under Aadhaar services. Once locked, no one will be able to use your Aadhaar for AePS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System), significantly reducing the chances of fraud.

Lock and Unlock Aadhaar
To lock or unlock your Aadhaar, go to the official UIDAI website and then navigate to the Aadhaar Services section under My Aadhaar on the homepage. Here you will find the option to lock/unlock your Aadhaar. You might be wondering what the benefit of this is? The benefit is that once your Aadhaar is locked, no one will be able to perform Aadhaar authentication.

Masked Aadhaar
Whether you need to check into a hotel or provide your Aadhaar for any service, you can download this special Aadhaar through the official UIDAI website. Now you might ask what's special about it...? The special thing is that for security purposes, the full Aadhaar number is not displayed; only the last few digits are visible.  Without the full Aadhaar number, the risk is significantly reduced. 

Please note: Bank officials or Aadhaar office representatives never call you. So, if anyone calls you claiming to be from the bank or Aadhaar office and says they need an OTP for your Aadhaar-related work, immediately hang up and do not share the OTP.

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