Digital Payment Awareness Week - RBI - Reserve Bank of India
Overview
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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
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Page Last Updated on: May 23, 2022
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