Do you have a secure Aadhaar card? Stop it from being misused; Here is how

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Aadhaar card is one of the most important documents that you need to have in order to prove your identity and get official work done. An Aadhaar card comprises the 12-digit random number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process laid down by the Authority. It also contains some important details related to the Aadhaar card holder like name, date of birth, address, mobile number, among others. As your Aadhaar card contains these crucial details it is very important for you to keep your Aadhaar secured.

It can be noted that the data of all Aadhaar holders is safe and secure in the UIDAI's Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR). However, your Aadhaar can be misused if you do not take proper care of it. UIDAI keeps on informing people about the ways using which they can secure their Aadhaar card. Here are some of the ways you can follow to secure your Aadhaar card. Also Read: Hackers found a SECRET trick to access your iPhone even when switched off!

UIDAI in a tweet said that not all 12 digit numbers are Aadhaar and recommended that the Aadhaar should be verified before accepting it as an identity proof. "#BewareOfFraudsters All 12-digit numbers are not #Aadhaar. It is recommended that the Aadhaar should be verified before accepting it as identity proof. Click: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar and verify it online in 2 simple steps," it tweeted.

#BewareOfFraudstersAll 12-digit numbers are not #Aadhaar. It is recommended that the Aadhaar should be verified before accepting it as identity proof. Click: https://t.co/nMDmmFGSqR and verify it online in 2 simple steps. pic.twitter.com/aLu3EtWDzM

UIDAI has asked Aadhaar card holders