Give a masked Aadhaar for every KYC copy
Valid proof, first eight digits hidden.
Why it works
The masked version is officially accepted wherever Aadhaar is accepted, and it removes the full number from every photocopy sitting in a hotel or gym drawer.
Source · UIDAI masked Aadhaar download
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