Do this before giving your Aadhaar card to a hotel, you will never be a victim of fraud

Aadhar card is very important for every citizen of the country . It has made the lives of people easier. It has become one of the important documents for government work and banking work. Many works remain incomplete without it.

Aadhaar card also works as an identity card. Whenever we go anywhere, we ask for Aadhaar card as an identity card. Many people hand over their Aadhaar card when asked for identity card in Oyo rooms or any hotel. By doing this, you can become a victim of fraud. The reason for this is that anyone can steal our data from the Aadhaar card.

A big banking fraud can be carried out using the Aadhaar card. In such a situation, when the Aadhaar card is asked for during OYO room or hotel booking, a masked Aadhaar card should be used. In the masked Aadhaar card, 8 digits of the Aadhaar card are hidden. In such a situation, fraud with your Aadhaar card can be avoided.

What is a masked Aadhaar card

Let us tell you that just like the Aadhar card, the masked Aadhar card is also considered an important document. Which can be used for every ID proof. In the masked Aadhar card, the first 8 digits of the Aadhar number are hidden. Which means that people can see only the last 4 digits. In such a situation, by hiding your number, all your details become secure. After this, no one can misuse your Aadhar card number. The masked Aadhar card is a version of your Aadhar card. You can use it while traveling. It can be used while booking in any hotel or during verification while checking out. Masked Aadhar card can also be used at the airport.

How to download masked Aadhaar card?

1 - First of all, you have to tap on the official website of UIDAI https:uidai.gov.in.

2 - After this you will have to go to My Aadhaar option.

3 - After this you have to enter the Aadhar card number and then enter the captcha code. After this you have to tap on Send OTP option.

4 - After this, OTP will have to be entered on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar.

5 - Then you have to select the download option.

6 - After this, you will have to tick the download masked Aadhaar option in the checkbox.

7 - Tick the checkbox and tap on the submit option.

8 - After this the masked Aadhaar card will be downloaded. The masked Aadhaar card will be password secured.

What password will have to be entered

For password, you will have to enter four letters of your name and the month and year of your date of birth.