AEPS Fraud: Lock Your Aadhaar Biometrics Before It's Too Late

AEPS lets anyone withdraw from your bank using only your Aadhaar number and a fingerprint — no OTP, no PIN

Fraudsters lift fingerprints from publicly available land-registry and property documents to clone them

Locking your biometrics on the mAadhaar app or myAadhaar portal is free and blocks all AEPS authentication

Use a 16-digit Virtual ID (VID) instead of your Aadhaar number wherever possible

If money vanishes silently, file with your bank within 3 working days and report to cybercrime helpline 1930

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