In a massive crackdown on unauthorised agencies offering Aadhaar-related services illegally and charging excessive money from the public, UIDAI has shut down 12 such websites and 12 mobile apps available on the Google Playstore. <br/><br/>The Unique Identification Authority of India, UIDAI, has directed authorities for closure of another 26 such fraudulent and illegal websites and mobile applications.<br/><br/>UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey told PTI that UIDAI has a zero tolerance to such unauthorised websites and mobile applications, and will continue to keep vigil on them. <br/><br/>Warning websites and mobile applications providers against illegal use of Aadhaar logo, he said the authority is contemplating stern action against them.<br/><br/>Mr Bhushan said, for Aadhaar related services, people should visit either the official website or authorised Common Service Centres or Aadhaar Permanent Enrolment Centres.

Twelve unauthorized websites and 12 mobile applications available on the Google Playstore have been shut down. These websites and apps were providing Aadhaar related services illegally by charging excessive money from the public. <br/><br/>It was done on the direction of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The authority has also directed further to close down 26 more such fraudulent and illegal websites and applications. <br/><br/>CEO of UIDAI, Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey said, the authority has not authorized the owners of these mobile applications or websites to extend any Aadhaar related services on its behalf. Dr Pandey also warned these websites and mobile application providers against illegal use of Aadhaar logo. <br/><br/>He cautioned people to be aware of all such unscrupulous entities and asked them to remain vigilant for the protection of their privacy. UIDAI suggested that in case a person loses his Aadhaar card, he can download his Aadhaar card free of cost from the UIDAI's official website www.uidai.gov.in.