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Crime
Delhi: Fraudsters run fake health camps to harvest Aadhaar data, activate 3,000 SIMs
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:39 PM
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Fraudsters in Delhi have been caught running fake health camps to collect Aadhaar data, using the information to activate 3,000 SIM cards.
A fraudulent network operating in Delhi has been exposed for running fake health camps to collect sensitive personal data. The group posed as medical professionals to gather Aadhaar details from unsuspecting citizens under the guise of providing free health check-ups.
Authorities revealed that the collected data was subsequently used to activate 3,000 SIM cards. This illegal activity highlights the growing threat of identity theft through deceptive offline methods that target vulnerable populations.
The incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance among citizens regarding unsolicited health camps and the sharing of biometric or identity information. Law enforcement agencies are likely to investigate the extent of the data misuse and the individuals involved in this cybercrime operation.
Authorities revealed that the collected data was subsequently used to activate 3,000 SIM cards. This illegal activity highlights the growing threat of identity theft through deceptive offline methods that target vulnerable populations.
The incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance among citizens regarding unsolicited health camps and the sharing of biometric or identity information. Law enforcement agencies are likely to investigate the extent of the data misuse and the individuals involved in this cybercrime operation.