All 12-digit numbers are not Aadhaar — beware of fraud, warns UIDAI.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has warned that all 12-digit numbers are not Aadhaar. The statutory authority has issued caution against Aadhaar card frauds asking Aadhaar card verification before accepting it as identity proof of the card holder. It said that Aadhaar card verification online is possible in two simple steps by logging in at the direct UIDAI link — resident.uidai.gov.in/verify.
Strong recommending Aadhaar card verification before accepting it as one’s identity proof, the UIDAI tweeted, “All 12-digit numbers are not Aadhaar. It is recommended that the Aadhaar should be verified before accepting it as identity proof.” In its tweet, the UIDA went on to add that one can verify Aadhaar in two simple steps by logging in at the direct link — resident.uidai.gov.in/verify
Aadhaar card verification online
As informed by the UIDAI, for verification of the Aadhaar card number, one has to first login at the direct link — resident.uidai.gov.in/verify. After logging in, one need to enter the 12-digit number, enter the security code or Captcha and then click at the ‘Proceed to Verify’ option.
Here is the step by step guide:
1] Log in at direct UIDAI link — resident uidai.gov.in/verify
2] Enter 12-digit number
3] Enter security code or Captcha;
4] Click at ‘Proceed to Verify’ option; and
5] Authenticity of the 12-digit number will appear on your computer monitor or Smartphone’s screen.
