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A WhatsApp message claiming an APAAR ID had been generated circulated widely, alarming students and parents. Screenshots were shared online and prompted warnings about unsolicited Aadhaar-linked ...

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Unsolicited WhatsApp messages about APAAR ID generation have triggered scam fears. Here’s what APAAR is, why messages raise red flags and what students and parents should do.