Someone on a matrimonial site asked for my Aadhaar. Should I send it?
No. A match on a matrimonial site has no need for your Aadhaar, and sending a photo of it to a stranger lets it be misused for SIM cards, loans, fake profiles and other frauds in your name. Trust is built through video calls and family meetings, not documents.
Scammers ask for Aadhaar early precisely because people are used to sharing it everywhere. Veritaza never asks for Aadhaar from anyone, never stores it, and asks you not to upload the other person's Aadhaar either.
What to do
- Politely refuse. If the person insists or gets angry, that is your answer.
- Never send photos of your Aadhaar, PAN, passport or bank cards to anyone you have not met.
- If you already sent it, keep an eye on SMS alerts for new SIMs, loans or accounts in your name, and consider locking your Aadhaar biometrics.
- Check the person's photos and number: someone collecting documents from matches is often running several profiles.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it okay to share Aadhaar after the engagement?
- Documents are needed for the marriage registration, not before. Even then, share them through your family, in person, not over chat.
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