Aadhaar Scam: The best way to avoid Aadhaar Scam, do these important things before getting cheated..

Aadhaar Scam cases are increasing. Most people use their Aadhaar card for verification everywhere. This is the reason why stealing Aadhaar information and misusing it has become easy for scammers. Scammers use Aadhaar numbers, apps, and wallets to trap people in their net. Many times, we do not even know which apps and numbers our Aadhaar is linked to. For this reason, it is very important for people to delink their Aadhaar from mobile numbers and unwanted apps, etc. By doing this, they can avoid scammers and scams. If you do not know about Aadhaar delinking, then read this article. Today, we are going to tell you about delinking Aadhaar from apps, websites, and mobile numbers. Also, we will tell why it is necessary to do so. Let's know.

Why is it necessary?

If you are wondering why it is necessary to delink Aadhaar from apps or numbers, then let us tell you that anyone can misuse your Aadhaar through apps and numbers. Can steal your personal information. Therefore, to keep Aadhaar safe, do not keep it linked to many apps or numbers.

Use Masked Aadhaar or Virtual ID

To keep your Aadhaar card or Aadhaar number safe, you can use Virtual ID or Masked Aadhaar card instead of these. This will ensure that no one gets the complete information about your Aadhaar. Whether it is checking in at a hotel or getting verification done for any other work, Virtual ID and Masked Aadhaar can be used everywhere. This will ensure that no one will be able to misuse your number and name.

Method to delink Aadhaar from SIM

Now you do not need Aadhaar for mobile KYC. You can go to the operator near your home and request them to remove Aadhaar from the record by giving your PAN Card or Voter ID card. This will delink your Aadhaar from the SIM. No one will be able to access your Aadhaar through SIM.

It is important to check the Aadhaar authentication history.
Nowadays, most people use their Aadhaar card for KYC of bank accounts and SIMs, etc. Due to this, they do not know where they have used their Aadhaar for KYC. For your information, let us tell you that many tasks related to the Aadhaar card can be done on UIDAI's website. An Aadhaar authentication history option is also available on the website. Log in to the website and click on this option. With its help, you can see how many times your Aadhaar has been used for eKYC. This will let you know which app you have used Aadhaar. You can delink the app that you do not use.

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