Beware !! Airtel retailers creating wallet using your aadhaar to unknown numbers without consent to earn commission

Where are you checking for existing accounts?

same problem with me...

previously i have only airtel wallet when tried to do full kyc it says details already exists mailed them, they told me to close my wallet first.. now still it says multiple accounts exists... airtel bank has one of the worst support..

Stop giving aadhaar everywhere. Just tell them you don't have aadhaar.

Amazon, Freecharge, OLA Money,etc many other Wallet companies asked for FULL KYC But I am concerned because all are having Pay Later or BNPL Services so you never know when they will open your Pay Later with these services and as you already have provided them with your PAN its kind of dangerous thing!

Instead of giving permission to random shopkeepers to tie up with airtel to issue new connection airtel should directly open new airtel store and hire employees give job security and salary comparable to bsnl/mtnl and no sales target to push postpaid connection to avoid this situations 

God forbid if credit card/debit card fraud happens using your aadhaar kyc wallet who will be held liable?

I think these instances should be reported to airtel paymrnts bank officers. Some info:

E mails : [email protected]
Customer Care: 400/88006-88006

https://www.airtel.in/ba...go

@drupal  Thanks for the heads up! Yes,such issues should be escalated to the RBI and UIDAI.
There is no need to share your Aadhaar number,we can use Virtual ID instead to be on the safe side.I always use virtual ID.One thing I don't understand is how do they create wallet without OTP authentication.😬Guess Chortel is working hand in gloves with these thugs.

https://www.news18.com/news/business/aadhaar-ca...

https://uidai.gov.in/284-faqs/aadhaar-online-se....

Itna badmashi kyun? 

There's a valid reason why I hate frequent SIM changers... and most of these things happen to them statistically.

@drupal  Agreed bro, everyone is not that aware but we can do our part and spread the word and make family members,friends,relatives and more and more people aware about it.In your original post, you can include important inputs given by various dimers.It will help people to prevent such frauds.

Few tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse/fraud :

Always use either VID (Virtual ID) or Masked Aadhaar Card.

VID is a temporary 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or e-KYC services are performed.

https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genericGenerateO...

https://www.zeebiz.com/personal-finance/news-aa...

Download Masked Aadhaar Card and use it if required for KYC purpose.In Masked Aadhaar Card first 8 digits of Aadhaar number are masked like “xxxx-xxxx” and only last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/curren...

https://cleartax.in/s/masked-aadhaar...ai

We can lock and temporarily unlock biometrics using Aadhaar locking/unlocking service.

https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/lock-unlock-a...ar

“mAadhaar app” can also be used to perform these tasks though it’s as horrendous as any other ”Sarkari (Govt) app/service” and works in a typical Sarkari manner of working.

Few things to know :

Under the PML Rules Aadhaar is one of the officially valid documents accepted for opening bank account and the bank is required to do other due diligence for banking transaction or KYC. If at all some fraudster tries to open bank account using Aadhaar and bank doensn’t carry any due diligence then in such case an Aadhaar holder cannot be held responsible for bank’s fault. It is just like if some fraudster opens a bank account by presenting someone else’s Voter card/Ration card, it is the bank that would be held responsible not the voter or ration card holder.

Aadhaar authentication can be performed for availing benefits, services and benefits falling under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and if the purpose for which Aadhaar authentication is intended to be used is either backed by law made by parliament or is in the State interest. The verification of Aadhaar can be done offline through QR code available on the physical Aadhaar copy. If any agency does not follow these best practices, then that agency will be fully responsible for situations or losses arising out of possible misuse or impersonation. An Aadhaar holder is not responsible for the wrongful act of or by any agency.

Under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 stringent penalties, including fines and imprisonment are provided whenever a person misuses your Aadhaar number or tries to cause any harm to you.

Things in a nutshell :

https://www.india.com/news/india/aadhaar-update...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/sav...

When I created a post and provided a way to SAFELY get a new SIM and/or Port/Mnp SIM, some people here were laughing, some were making useless comments, few appreciated.

Some contacted me via DM and whatsapp, I have told them whole method WASTING my time but they never used my method.

NOW, all the best to SUCH people.

https://www.desidime.com/discussions/how-to-man...

Instead of showing stupidity openly, ask someone or try to get some knowledge !

How you decided that my method involve "unauthorized credentials" ?

First, there is no concept of OFFICIAL retailer ! 😂

Area distributor and/or area store of the particular telecom company issues retailer id to anyone who wants it after taking his/her proper documents.

My friend has obtained retailer id/s issued by area distributor/s after submitting all required documents.

Any retailer can add any person as an agent after taking required documents from that person. Using these documents, retailer creates an agent id and then that person receives agent id/username and password on his/her mobile. He can then use this id and password to login to retailer app and activate new sim/port/mnp.