Aadhar card is an essential document. Aadhar number is asked to take advantage of the government scheme till the admission of the child. Aadhar card contains information ranging from your name, address and phone number to fingerprint. If you are afraid that someone is misusing your Aadhaar, then you can check it yourself sitting at home.
You can check online when and where your Aadhaar number has been used on the official site of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). You are not charged for this. Know the whole process here…
Here is the process…
1. First of all you have to go to Aadhar website or this link uidai.gov.in.
2. Here under the Aadhaar Services option of Aadhaar Authentication History will be found, click on it.
3. Here you have to enter the Aadhaar number and the security code that appears and click on Send OTP.
4. After this an OTP will come for verification on the registered mobile number linked with Aadhaar, enter this OTP and click on submit.
5. After this, you have to fill all the information asked including authentication type and date range and OTP. (Note- You can view data up to 6 months.)
6. After clicking on Verify OTP, a list will appear in front of you, in which information will be given about when and where Aadhaar was used in the last 6 months.
If you notice that the Aadhar card has been misused, you can immediately file a complaint. You can register a complaint by calling the toll free number 1947 or by emailing help@uidai.gov.in or you can also make a complaint online at the link uidai.gov.in/file-complaint.