Types of Aadhaar-Based Frauds
Fake Aadhaar Cards: Fraudsters create fake Aadhaar cards to steal someone's identity and use it for illegal activities.
- Example: Purchasing fake SIM cards or opening bank accounts.
Misuse of Aadhaar Numbers: Sharing Aadhaar numbers can lead to misuse in financial services like bank loans.
- Examples:
- Taking fake loans in someone else’s name.
- Illegally availing benefits of government schemes.
Theft of Biometric Data: Fraudsters steal biometric data like fingerprints or retina scans to perform fake authentications.
- Example: Unauthorized transactions from Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Phishing and Spam Calls: Fraudsters send fake messages or make calls to extract Aadhaar details.
- Example: Messages like “Your Aadhaar will be deactivated” to trick users into sharing details for PAN-Aadhaar linking.
Fake Aadhaar Update Services: Fraudsters charge money for fake Aadhaar updates and misuse the collected data.
- Example: Charging for updating name, address, or mobile numbers fraudulently.
Misuse of e-KYC: During the e-KYC process, fraudsters use Aadhaar information to obtain SIM cards or financial services.
- Example: Registering a mobile number in someone else’s name.