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Threat Library / Data Breach & Identity Theft

critical🇮🇳 India focus

Aadhaar & PAN Misuse

Fraudulent use of Aadhaar or PAN for SIM issuance, loans, benefit claims, GST registration or shell companies — usually discovered months later through a recovery call or a tax notice.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log