Secure Your Aadhaar: Lock Biometrics to Prevent Fraud

• Aadhaar is linked to bank accounts, PAN, mobile, and more, making its protection crucial.
• UIDAI offers a biometric locking feature for fingerprints and iris data to prevent unauthorized use.
• Locking biometrics stops authentication unless manually unlocked, ideal for preventing misuse via Aadhaar Enabled Payment Systems.
• The feature can be activated via the UIDAI website or mAadhaar app using your Aadhaar number and OTP.
• Biometric locking is a preventive measure against identity fraud, not affecting UPI or net banking.