The Aadhar card undoubtedly has become the most important identity card of every citizen in the country. The identification card issued by the Unique Identification Authority Of India (UIDAI) is being used everywhere as a valid identity card. People are getting benefits from various government schemes with the help of the Aadhar card.
As Aadhaar has large use, chances of practicing fraud around it are a major possibility. If you, ever doubt your or someone else Aadhaar card then you can easily check the authenticity of it.
Government advisory
Earlier, last year, in an advisory, the government said that the photocopy of Aadhar card should not be shared in private institutions. However, the government withdrew the advisory soon after issuing it. But you should not share your Aadhar card details everywhere. You should use your conscience before sharing your Aadhaar details online.
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Aadhaar card is required everywhere
It is worth noting that when you rent a room or employ someone, you check their Aadhar card. But, are you aware that one can use a malafied Aadhaar for all such activities? It is possible, that is why it is compulsory to know how to check the authenticity of an Aadhar Card.
How to check Aadhaar Card's authenticity
Every Aadhaar has a QR Code. Scanning the code one can examine the demographic information it carries. The QR code can be scanned using the Aadhaar QR Scanner, the app is available on the Play Store and Apple Store.
One can visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/veryAadhaar to verify the authenticity of any Aadhaar card. Just fill in the Aadhaar number there and you will have details on your screen.
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