How to Check If Your Aadhaar Card Was Misused?

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    Under ‘My Aadhaar’, find the ‘Aadhaar Services’ option. Then select the ‘Aadhaar Authentication History’ option.

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    You will be redirected to a new page. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

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    Enter the CAPTCHA Code. (CAPTCHA code is the letters and numbers on the image)

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    Now, click on the ‘send OTP’ button which will send you OTP to your registered mobile number.

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    Select the authentication types – usually demographic and OTP shows results.

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    Choose the range of period you want information.

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    Type the number of record you want.

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    Enter the OTP you received on your registered mobile number.

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    Details relating to your Aadhaar Card such as the date, time, and type of the Aadhaar authentication requests made in the time period you selected earlier will be shown. You can download the receipt and see as well.

Points to remember

Points to remember

Here are some key takeaways from this section that you should remember.

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    Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number with all the information about you like name, address, date of birth, fingerprint and photo.

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    It can be used as identity and address proof.

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    It is an important card used to get direct government benefits to your bank account.

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    You can get an Aadhaar card at an Aadhaar enrolment centre. You will need identity and address proof as well as date of birth proof.

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    If your Aadhaar card is lost or damaged, you can easily get a copy of it on eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

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