NEW DELHI: Aadhaar card information has become a requirement for numerous services today, from opening a bank account to obtaining a SIM card. However, recent reports from northern Indian states have brought to light an alarming rise in Aadhaar-related scams. In these incidents, fraudsters are targeting individuals and siphoning off their funds, utilizing fingerprints and other Aadhaar details.
Such groups are exploiting vulnerabilities within the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) to commit financial fraud.Alarmingly, victims are often left unaware of the money stolen from their accounts due to this method.
The modus operandi of these fraudsters involves acquiring Aadhaar information from photostat shops and cyber cafes, subsequently linking it with the individual's banking details. They then obtain the victim's fingerprint data from the registry office and misuse it to withdraw money via AEPS. This clever ploy allows them to operate without immediate detection by the account holder.
However, there are countermeasures to safeguard your Aadhaar information from such scammers. You can secure your biometric data using the mAadhaar app or the UIDAI website. Follow these methods to safeguard your Aadhaar information.