Govt warns everyone not to share Aadhaar OTP
The government has warned users to never disclose their Aadhaar OTP and personal card details to anyone. Aadhaar card is a verified 12-digit random number issued to every citizen by the Government of India and it coms in handy while opening your account in a bank, sourcing benefits from social service schemes, applying for a job to almost every official dealing with government and private entities. In effect, it is required for identification purposes everywhere. The government agency UIDAI is responsible for ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information of the Aadhaar card holders.
However, it is every individual's responsibility to ensure the security of the details is maintained at all times. Everyone has to make sure that they are not divulging essential and personal information to anyone deliberately or due to negligence. To ensure keeping the fraudsters away and keeping your Aadhaar more secure, the UIDAI has shared some tips to the users to create greater awareness around this important ID. Check the Aadhaar Card safety tips here.
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