Real or Fake Aadhaar Card: In today's times, the Aadhaar card has become the most crucial document for establishing the identity of Indian citizens. Whether for government-related tasks or opening a bank account, an Aadhaar card is required almost everywhere. Consequently, fraudsters and scammers have started utilizing fake Aadhaar cards. Many individuals tamper with the details of genuine Aadhaar cards, editing them with the help of software like Photoshop. As a result, it has become difficult for people to distinguish whether an Aadhaar card is authentic or fake. In light of this, the UIDAI itself has provided guidelines on how to identify a genuine Aadhaar card. Let's find out how...

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How to Distinguish Between a Real and a Fake Aadhaar Card?
The UIDAI recently posted a video on its official 'X' (formerly Twitter) account, demonstrating the method to identify whether an Aadhaar card is genuine or fake. To verify an Aadhaar card, you can follow the steps outlined below:

To do this, open the Aadhaar app on your mobile phone and enter your 6-digit security PIN.
Once the app is open, click on the "Scan QR Code" option located in the bottom navigation bar.
Tapping on this option will activate your phone's camera.
Next, scan the QR code present on the Aadhaar card.

How Does the QR Code Reveal Whether an Aadhaar Card is Real or Fake?
Every type of Aadhaar document—whether it is an Aadhaar PVC card, an e-Aadhaar, or an Aadhaar Letter—features a QR code. With the help of this QR code, you can easily determine whether your Aadhaar card is genuine or fake. Essentially, this QR code contains the Aadhaar cardholder's information in an encrypted format. Upon scanning the QR code, it becomes clear within a matter of moments whether the Aadhaar card is authentic or counterfeit. Furthermore, for your information, scanning the QR code on a fake Aadhaar card will not retrieve the correct details. Additionally, such QR codes may sometimes fail to scan properly at all.

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