Personal Finance
If someone gains access to your PAN or Aadhaar card, there is a possibility that you can be the victim of identity theft or bank load scams.
Updated : Apr 11, 2022, 11:44 AM IST
PAN card or Permanent Account Number is the most essential document for all types of financial transactions. It comes with a 10 digit alphanumeric PAN number. No financial transaction can go through without the use of it.
Almost all your personal data is linked to your PAN card. One can access your address, phone number, bank account number, and details of your employers if they get hold of these documents, which can lead to a series of frauds.
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If someone gains access to your PAN card, there is a possibility that you can be the victim of identity theft or bank load scams. These scams and frauds are extremely dangerous, but there are several ways through which you can avoid them in the future.
Cardholders should not give their PAN card information to any unknown person.
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Know how to check if PAN card has been misused: