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How to Protect Aadhaar: Now your bank account and PAN number are also linked to the Aadhaar card. In such a situation, cases of misuse of the Aadhaar card have also started coming to the fore. Let us know how you can keep your Aadhaar card locked when not needed, so that your data does not fall into the hands of fraud.

Your Aadhaar is your unique ID.

In today's time, the Aadhaar card has become the most important document along with your ID proof. Unique Identification Authority of India, i.e., UIDAI, issues 12 12-digit Aadhaar cards. The 12-digit card contains all your biometric data, name, address, date of birth, etc. Government facilities can also be availed with this card.

It is important to protect personal data from fraud.

Now your bank account and PAN number are also linked to the Aadhaar card. In such a situation, cases of misuse of the Aadhaar card have also started coming to the fore. Let us know how you can keep your Aadhaar card locked when not needed, so that your data does not fall into the hands of fraud.

How to keep an Aadhaar card safe?

You can lock it to avoid misuse of the Aadhaar card. UIDAI gives you the facility to lock and unlock your Aadhaar number. With this, you can hide the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar. When Aadhaar is not needed, keep it locked so that no one can misuse it.

What is the way to lock?

Go to UIDAI's official website, uidai.gov.in. Go to the option of My Aadhaar and click on Lock / Unlock. Enter VID number, full name, PIN code and captcha. Then you will get an OTP on your registered mobile number. Your Aadhaar will be locked as soon as you submit the OTP.

You can also lock your Aadhaar by SMS.

You can also lock Aadhaar by sending a message from your mobile number. For this, send SMS by writing GETOTP to 1947 from your registered number. An OTP will come to the mobile number. Send the OTP again to 1947 as 'LOCKUID Aadhaar number'. Your Aadhaar will be locked in a few seconds.

Can a locked Aadhaar be used?

Once Aadhaar is locked, you will not be able to use it. To use it, you will first have to unlock it. For this, you have to go to the My Aadhaar option and click on the unlock option.

If someone misuses Aadhaar, where can to complain?

If someone is misusing your Aadhaar card, you can complain about it by calling the toll-free number 1947. You can also register your complaint by emailing [email protected]. A complaint can also be made by visiting uidai.gov.in/file-complaint.

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