Cyber fraud can wipe out your hard-earned money in a matter of minutes. Many times, fraudsters hack into your bank account by luring you with your information. In view of the increasing incidents of cyber fraud, the Government of India has issued some important guidelines. By following these guidelines, you can not only keep your hard-earned money safe, but can also easily defeat cyber thugs.
Guidelines to avoid OTP fraud
CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) of the Government of India has recently shared new guidelines on the social media platform X. According to these guidelines:
Be careful: Be wary of any phone calls or messages that look like toll-free numbers from a bank or authorized company.
Do not share personal information: Never give your personal information such as credit/debit card details, CVV, OTP, account number, date of birth, or card expiry date to unknown persons over the phone or online.
Confirm on the official website: Always visit the official website of the bank or any authorized company to confirm the number of the call or SMS you receive from them.
Avoid the temptation of cashback and reward points: Avoid sharing OTP in the greed of cashback or reward points. If you become a victim of cyber fraud, immediately email incident@cert-in.org.in or file a report at https://www.cybercrime.gov.in, or call 1930.
Tips to avoid KYC fraud
To avoid KYC (Know Your Customer) fraud, CERT recommends taking the following precautions:
Avoid haste: Don’t respond to calls or messages that force you to immediately share sensitive banking or personal information.
Check the messages: Check emails and messages for typing mistakes, misspellings, or poor grammar. These mistakes are common in fake emails.
Avoid clicking on links: Avoid clicking on links received from strangers as these links are often fake and designed to steal your information.
By adopting these simple but effective measures, you can reduce the risk of cyber fraud and keep your hard-earned money safe. These guidelines issued by the government will play an important role in making your digital life safe.