6 Ways to Avoid

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Digital fraud is on the rise in India, and many of them are Aadhaar-related scams.

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People are losing their hard-earned money due to these scams.

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The following tips can help you safeguard yourself against them:

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Protect your details by locking your Aadhaar biometric data.

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Delete Aadhaar Card copies from other computers that don't belong to you.

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Ensure your latest available mobile number is linked with your Aadhaar information.

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Avoid sharing Aadhaar cards on social media and with random people.

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Ensure your latest available mobile number is linked with your Aadhaar information.

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Don’t share OTPs with people claiming to be banking, government officials.

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6 Ways to Avoid

Aadhaar-related Scams in India

Digital fraud is on the rise in India, and many of them are Aadhaar-related scams.

People are losing their hard-earned money due to these scams.

The following tips can help you safeguard yourself against them:

Protect your details by locking your Aadhaar biometric data.

Delete Aadhaar Card copies from other computers that don't belong to you.

Ensure your latest available mobile number is linked with your Aadhaar information.

Avoid sharing Aadhaar cards on social media and with random people.

Ensure your latest available mobile number is linked with your Aadhaar information.

Don’t share OTPs with people claiming to be banking, government officials.

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