In the digital world we have to make sure that our identity and personal information is safe and secure from the scammer or fraudsters. The fraudster has found the new way to scam the users using their Aadhar card. They don’t need the otp to scam you a d stole your money with your Aadhar card.
Fraudster use your Aadhar card number to withdraw money from your bank account through your Aadhar enabled payment system Aeps. The government of Indian has take a important step too ensure the citizen personal information, including their. Biometric data stored in the Aadhaar card is secure.
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Aadhar card holder can now lock their biometric of Aadhar card to secure their biometric and personal data. Locking the biometric can helps you to note to get scammed or financial lose. Go through the post to details complete guide to lock your Aadhar biometric.
How to lock Aadhar biometric Data
Aadhar card holder can lock their biometric using the government official Aadhar app or official website. The process to lock the Aadhar biometric is similar on android and iOS using app or website. Follow these steps to lock your biometric.
How to lock biometric using app
To lock your biometric you have to download the mAadhar app on your android or iOS device.
Open the app and it will be prompted to enter your 12 digit Aadhar numbe4. Enter your Aadhar number to register on the maadhar app. After entering the 12 digit Aadhar number, you will receive an otp on your registered mobile number. Enter the otp to complete the registration process and verify your mobile number.
Once you verify your number then the maadhar app will require you to set a 4 digit pin to enhance your Aadhar security. This 4 digit pin will be used to access the app so, don’t share it with anyone.
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You can now access your Aadhar profile through the maadhar app. You can see you Aadhar card detail including your photo, name, address, mobile number, etc.
Now you have to go to the biometric setting option in the app. You will see the lock unlock biometric feature in the app. Tap on the lock option to prevent any authentication using your biometric data. When you lock your biometric then it will enhance security and prevent the unauthorized access.
You can unlock your biometric via selecting unlock option incase you want to enable authentication using your biometric.
The app will prompt you to confirm your decision once you select the lock or unlock option. After this, you have to enter you 4 digit pin to confirm your lock or unlock decision.
How to lock Aadhar using website.
The process to lock the biometric on Aadhar card using the web is similar to the app. You have to visit the uidai website and follow the process written above to lock the biometric.
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