Cyber Fraud Alert: Noida Woman, Trying To Update Aadhaar, Loses Rs 50,000

In today’s digital age, where access to information is at our fingertips, it’s crucial to be mindful of the potential risks associated with sharing sensitive details online. A recent incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida shed light on the dangers of cyber fraud when a resident fell victim to an Aadhaar card-related scam.

The incident involved Munmun Bhattacharya, a resident of Mahagun Moderne Society in Sector-78, who sought Google’s assistance to update her address on her Aadhaar card. Following a helpline number suggested by Google, Munmun contacted it for assistance. Unfortunately, this led to her unwittingly sharing crucial personal details with a cyber fraudster.

The fraudster, posing as an Aadhaar card agent, obtained the victim’s Aadhaar card details over the phone call. Subsequently, a sum of Rs 50,000 was fraudulently withdrawn from Munmun’s linked bank account. Upon discovering the unauthorised transactions, Munmun promptly filed a case against the unknown perpetrator at the nearest Sector-113 police station.

Inspector Sarvesh Kumar Singh, in charge of Noida police station Sector-113, confirmed that the fraudulent activity occurred when the victim contacted the helpline number provided by Google. The fraudster, under the guise of assisting with the Aadhaar card update, duped the victim into downloading a mobile application, which facilitated the unauthorised withdrawals.

While the fraudster succeeded in one transaction, subsequent attempts were thwarted. Law enforcement authorities are actively investigating the case, with assistance from cyber cells, to apprehend the culprit and bring them to justice.

For individuals seeking to update their Aadhaar card details securely, the official website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides a safe platform. Through UIDAI’s online portal, users can conveniently update various specifications on their Aadhaar card, including contact details, name, and date of birth.

To update Aadhaar card details online through UIDAI, users can follow these step-by-step guidelines:

1. Visit the official website of UIDAI at https://uidai.gov.in/.

2. Click on the ‘Update Your Aadhaar’ option under the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab on the homepage.

3. Select the “Update Demographics Data and Check Status” option.

4. Log in by entering the Aadhaar card number and captcha code.

5. Choose the specific details you wish to update.

6. Click on ‘Update Aadhaar Online’ and enter the updated information.

By adhering to these guidelines and exercising caution when sharing personal information online, individuals can mitigate the risk of falling victim to cyber fraud.