Gadgets / Aadhaar Update UIDAI Cancels 6 Lakh Fake Numbers Check if Aadhaar Card is Real

Gadgets | The government has recently released a data according to which UIDAI has canceled about 6 lakh Aadhaar cards. All these Aadhaar numbers are fake. Fake Aadhaar cards and Aadhaar numbers are often used to commit serious crimes, and the UIDAI is taking several steps to ban them. But now the problem comes that how do you know whether your Aadhaar is fake or real. To end this problem of yours, we have brought this news for you, where we will tell you how you can identify the real and fake Aadhaar Card:

How to identify fake and real Aadhaar Card

Step 1: If you want to check whether the Aadhaar number you have is real or fake, then visit the official website of UIDAI. https://resident.uidai.gov.in/offlineaadhaar.

Step 2: Next, select the option of 'Aadhaar Verification'. You can also directly visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar link to check fake and genuine Aadhaar Card.

Step 3: After that enter 12 digit Aadhaar number or 16 digit Virtual ID to proceed.

Step 4: While you are entering the number, enter the on-screen security code and request for One Time Password or OTP.

Step 5: Now you will usually receive OTP on your registered mobile number for the given Aadhar number or Virtual ID. Enter the OTP on the website.

Step 6: This will take you to a new page where you may get a message that your Aadhaar number is valid or not.

Step 7: Along with the message, the name, state, age, gender and other details mentioned in the Aadhar card will also appear on the screen. If all these details are visible to you, then the Aadhaar number that you have is genuine.

In addition, one scans the QR code printed on the Aadhaar letter/eAadhaar/Aadhaar PVC card to verify the Aadhaar offline. These 12 digit numbers have become an essential part of identity for every Indian citizen. Aadhaar, with its increasing importance, has become one of the most sought-after documents of identity.