Aadhaar updates: UIDAI warns users about e-mail, WhatsApp messages

Aadhaar is one of the most important identity documents for citizens in India. The Aadhaar card carries important information which includes name, address, photo, biometric data and other details. Now the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a warning against sharing any documents for Aadhaar updation over email or WhatsApp.

UIDAI, posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) altering the users about the fraud. UIDAI posted, “BewareOfFraudsters. UIDAI never asks you to share your POI/ POA documents to update your #Aadhaar over Email or Whatsapp. Update your Aadhaar either online through #myAadhaarPortal or visit Aadhaar centres near you.”