Your Aadhaar card is one of the most important identity documents in India. From opening a bank account to filing taxes, from getting a SIM card to availing government schemes—Aadhaar is used everywhere. But with its growing importance, cases of fake Aadhaar cards and fraud have also increased. The good news? You can verify the authenticity of your Aadhaar online in just a few minutes.
Here’s how you can check if your Aadhaar is genuine or fake:
1. Why Aadhaar Verification is Important
· Prevents identity theft and financial fraud.
· Ensures that the Aadhaar card you’re using is valid and issued by UIDAI.
· Helps avoid huge losses in cases of scams involving fake Aadhaar cards.
2. UIDAI’s Online Aadhaar Verification Tool
· Visit the official website: uidai.gov.in.
· Go to the “Verify Aadhaar Number” option under Aadhaar Services.
· Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the displayed captcha code.
3. What Happens After Verification
· If your Aadhaar is genuine, the screen will show:
o The existence of the number in UIDAI’s database.
o Details such as age group, gender, and state of issuance.
· If it’s fake or invalid, the website will display an error message stating the number does not exist.
4. Additional Ways to Check
· QR Code Scan: Every Aadhaar has a unique QR code. Scanning it via the mAadhaar app or QR scanner will display authentic details.
· Offline Verification: Banks, telecom providers, and government offices can validate Aadhaar instantly through UIDAI’s system.
· Aadhaar Paperless e-KYC: This provides a digitally signed XML file directly from uidai, making forgery impossible.
5. Safety Tips to Protect Your Aadhaar
· Never share your Aadhaar photocopy with unknown entities.
· Always mask your Aadhaar number when submitting as ID proof (use only the last 4 digits visible).
· Download Aadhaar only from the UIDAI portal or mAadhaar app.
· Avoid clicking on links from unverified sources claiming Aadhaar updates.
Bottom Line
Verifying your Aadhaar takes just two minutes online, but it can save you from identity theft and financial fraud. With scams on the rise, every Aadhaar holder should periodically check whether their Aadhaar is genuine and active on UIDAI’s database.
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