6 Lakh Fake Aadhar Canceled, Check How Aadhar Card Is Fake Or Genuine

The government recently released a data showing that UIDAI has canceled around 6 lakh Aadhaar cards. All these Aadhaar numbers are fake. Fake Aadhaar cards and Aadhaar numbers are often used to commit serious crimes and UIDAI is taking several steps to ban them.

6 Lakh Fake Aadhar Canceled, Check How Aadhar Card Is Fake Or Genuine

But now the problem is how do you know whether your Aadhaar is fake or genuine. To end your problem, we have brought this news for you, .

• where we will tell you how you can identify the real and fake Aadhar card:

How to Identify Fake and Genuine Aadhar Card

Step 1: If you want to check whether your Aadhaar number is real or fake, 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: When you enter the number, enter the on-screen security code and request a one-time password or OTP.

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

Step 6: This will take you to a new page where you may get a message asking whether 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 you go through all these details, the Aadhaar number that you have is genuine.

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In addition, Aadhaar scans the QR code printed on the letter/eAadhaar/Aadhaar PVC card for offline verification. These 12 digits 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.