mAadhaar App Biometric Lock / Unlock & AePS Fraud Protection Guide

Step-by-step guide to locking your Aadhaar biometric fingerprints via the official mAadhaar app to stop illegal AePS bank withdrawals.

Interactive mAadhaar App Biometric Lock / Unlock & AePS Fraud Protection Guide
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Formula & Calculation Methodology

UIDAI Biometric Lock: Blocks biometric authentication while preserving OTP verification.

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Securing Aadhaar-linked bank accounts

  1. Login to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or mAadhaar app
  2. Enable "Lock Biometrics"
  3. Biometric authentication becomes disabled across all AePS micro-ATMs
Result: 100% Protected from silicone fingerprint clone theft

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still receive Aadhaar OTPs when biometrics are locked?

Yes! Biometric locking only disables fingerprint and iris scans; OTP authentication continues to work normally.

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