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Several AI-based tools such as Chat GPT and image-making tools are being used to create hyper-realistic fake identity documents like Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards.
1. Quality of Photograph: In the fake Aadhaar cards, the images of the cardholder are unmatched and have distorted facial features that are not similar to the original one.
In fake Aadhaar cards, fonts are too short, misplaced, or irregular, especially regarding thickness and kerning.
In fake cards, the punctuation marks like colons and slashes, and text alignment are missing.
In fake Aadhaar cards, the logos are poorly printed or pixelated or are hand-drawn.
Scanning a QR code is one of the best ways to identify the fake Aadhaar card. If the card is genuine, the QR connects one to the accurate demographic and biometric information verified by the UIDAI.
One can verify the authenticity of the card by visiting the UIDAI website. Here one needs to enter the 12-digit number and a CAPTCHA code, after which if the card exists and shows a success message, such as "Aadhaar Verification Completed.
Protean eGov Technologies, a company which issues PAN cards, has included encrypted QR codes in new PAN cards.