Ever since the Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others (ASDDO) list was made public, several websites and apps have been circulating, allowing users to check whether their names have been included in the list. Some of these apps also claim to show whether an elector’s enumeration form has been flagged for a “logical discrepancy”.

The availability of such detailed electoral information on unauthorised platforms raises serious concerns over a possible data breach, as the apps provide access to personal details, including names and EPIC information. In several instances, the apps have also shown names as being under ASDDO even when they do not figure in the official lists published on the Chief Electoral Officer’s website.

When asked about the apps, the CEO only said: “Citizens should check their status only through the official CEO website”.

Fraud calls

There have also been reports of suspected fraud calls linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Voters have reported receiving calls or messages claiming that there was a mismatch in the name or other details between their election card and SIR form, or that their enumeration form had been rejected. They are then asked to contact a number, following which the caller, claiming to be from the Election Commission, sends a WhatsApp message containing a link to a form.

The form asks the voter to enter their details and subsequently directs them to make a nominal payment of ₹5 through netbanking or a credit/debit card. In some cases, the payment page asks for sensitive banking information, including bank login credentials, card details, CVV and eventually the ATM PIN. The attempts appear to be aimed at obtaining voters’ banking credentials by using the ongoing SIR as a pretext.

The CEO, however, said people receiving such calls can approach the police, adding that he would be able to ascertain whether such calls were genuine only if they were made from the CEO’s office.

Published - August 13, 2026 06:00 am IST