Overview

Har Payment Digital Contest

• RBI is conducting a contest through social media to enhance awareness about safe usage of digital payments. More details available at https://website.rbi.org.in/en/web/rbi/rbi-kehta-hai/digital-payment-awareness-week

Do not get tricked by imposters. Imposters scare people into depositing money or sharing confidential information:

• Verify the identity of unknown callers thoroughly
• Officials from banks, financial institutions, etc. will never ask you to share confidential information
• Do not share your username/password/card details/CVV/OTP

Don’t get trapped by fraudsters. Beware of fake requests for money:

• Always verify genuineness of fund requests
• Do not share personal and confidential information with anyone
• Do not make payments to unknown persons

Beware of fraudsters:

• Do not answer calls/emails from unknown persons demanding money
• Check details of websites/Apps offering high returns

Beware of unknown links:

• Never click on unknown links as you may risk exposing your bank account to frauds
• Delete SMS/emails with unknown links immediately
• Verify details of website if it requests financial details
• Quick-win Lottery Schemes. Do not share personal or bank information on social media or with unknown entities
• Unauthorised Digital Lending Apps. Never download Lending Apps from unknown sources

Be cautious while scanning QR codes to make payments:

• While making payments using QR codes, confirm the name on the screen

Digital payments are simple and can be used by anyone and everyone:

• Register your mobile number and email with your bank to get instant alerts
• Do not store important banking data in mobile, email or wallet
• Change banking Passwords & PIN regularly
• Block your Debit/Credit Card, immediately if it is lost or stolen