Fake UIDAI (Aadhaar services) messages and links

Fake Aadhaar texts about deactivation, biometric updates, small update fees and e-Aadhaar OTP pages. See the lines and how to check.

UIDAI is the authority that issues Aadhaar numbers and runs Aadhaar updates, downloads and verification services. Because many people use it, scammers pretend to be UIDAI (Aadhaar services) in SMS, WhatsApp and email messages. This page lists the lies they usually tell and how to check before you act.

Lines used in fake UIDAI (Aadhaar services) messages

Your Aadhaar will be deactivated, update biometrics at this link
Aadhaar address update is pending, pay Rs 50 to continue
Aadhaar linked to a crime, contact the officer immediately
Download your e-Aadhaar by entering your mobile OTP on this page

How to verify it yourself

Update or download your Aadhaar only from the official UIDAI website or the myAadhaar app, typed or installed by you. Prices for updates are listed there. Your fingerprint or iris can only be taken at an enrolment centre, not over chat or call. Aadhaar is not deactivated by a text message, and no caller needs your full number, an OTP or a document password to verify a crime. Lock your biometrics in the portal if you want extra safety.

Quick checklist

Do not tap links or call numbers inside the message.
Open the official app, or type the official website yourself, and look for the same notice.
Never share an OTP, PIN, CVV or password with anyone, including "staff".
If money moved, call 1930 and your bank at once.

How Safeavio helps

Paste the message or the link into Safeavio Sentinel (or share it to the app) and it shows a plain verdict with the reasons: urgency, a money demand, a lookalike address or an OTP request. It checks the text you give it and cannot promise to catch every scam.

Check it before you tap or pay

Safeavio Sentinel is a made-in-India Android app: paste a message or link, or scan a QR code, and get a plain verdict with the reasons. It helps you spot a scam; it does not promise to stop every one.

Download for Android What the app does

Google Play listing: coming soon. Today the signed APK is on safeavio.com/download. Android 7.0 or later.

Questions

How can I tell if a UIDAI (Aadhaar services) message is real?

Do not judge by the sender name or the logo; both can be copied. Open the official UIDAI (Aadhaar services) app or type its website yourself and look for the same notice. UIDAI (Aadhaar services) will not ask for your OTP, PIN or password in a message.

What should I do if I tapped a link in a fake UIDAI (Aadhaar services) message?

Close the page without typing anything. If you entered details, change the password at once from the official app, call your bank or provider using the number on your card or bill, and report at cybercrime.gov.in. If money moved, call 1930.

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UIDAI (Aadhaar services) is a trademark of its owner. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by UIDAI (Aadhaar services); it only describes how scammers pretend to be it.