The Aadhaar card is an important document. Every Aadhaar card comes with 12 unique digits. Aadhaar card is the most important document of today's time. If you have to travel somewhere or take admission or open a new bank account, you have to give an Aadhaar card as a document everywhere. An Aadhaar card is necessary for people of all ages. Bal Aadhaar card is made for children, which is known as Blue Aadhaar card. However, do you know that an Aadhaar card can become the reason for your financial loss and fraud? In such a situation, you should always check that your Aadhaar card is not being misused.

With the help of Aadhaar card activity, you can get information about misuse of Aadhaar. With the help of the "Authentication History" feature of the MyAadhaar portal, you can see Aadhaar activity.

How to check Aadhaar history

First of all, go to myAadhaar portal.

After this go to the official myAadhaar website.

Then login with OTP.

Enter the Aadhaar number and captcha code and submit.

After this, select authentication history and select the time you want to check.

If you see any suspicious activity, report it immediately.

How to report unauthorized activity

If you see suspicious activity linked to the Aadhaar number, first of all you should call UIDAI's toll-free helpline number 1947.

After this, you should email your complaint to help@uidai.gov.in.

Lock Aadhaar biometrics

UIDAI users can use their biometric lock to prevent misuse of Aadhaar. This prevents misuse of your Aadhaar number and no one can obtain biometric information without your permission.

How to lock Aadhaar biometrics

First of all, go to the UIDAI website.

Then go to the Lock/Unlock Biometrics section.

Enter your Virtual ID (VID), name, PIN code, and captcha code.

Then verify with OTP.

Aadhaar Card Update

Always check Aadhaar activity. Also, check whether your Aadhaar details are being misused or not. UIDAI advises Aadhaar users to always keep their details updated. Users should keep phone numbers, addresses, and biometric details updated. If you have not updated Aadhaar for the last 10 years, then your biometrics should be kept updated.

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