Social engineering is the use of psychological manipulation or deception to influence individuals to divulge sensitive information or perform actions that may not be in their best interest. This can…
ONE RING SCAM! DON’T RETURN MISSED CALLS FROM UNKNOWN INTERNATIONAL NUMBERS
Returning missed calls from unknown or unexpected International numbers can cost you or at the least, make you a likable target for online scammers and cyber criminals. Know how by…
Beware of Online Job Scams
Have you ever received an invitation to a part-time job that promised a high income for simply purchasing orders? If so, beware – it could be a scam. Unfortunately, I…
Precautions to be taken by depositors
➢ When depositing money, insist on a proper receipt for each and every deposit made with the bank / NBFC / company.➢ The receipt should be duly signed by an…
How do you know whether an NBFC accepting deposit is genuine or not?
➢ Verify whether the name of NBFC appears in the list of deposit taking NBFCs entitled to accept deposits, available at https://rbi.org.in and to ensure that it is not appearing…
For password security
➢ Use a combination of alphanumeric and special characters in your password.➢ Keep two factor authentication for all your accounts, if such facility is available.➢ Change your passwords periodically.➢ Avoid…
For E-mail account security
➢ Do not click on links sent through emails from unknown addresses / names.➢ Avoid opening emails on public or free networks.➢ Do not store secure credentials / bank passwords,…
Precautions related to Debit / Credit cards
➢ You should deactivate various features of credit / debit card, viz., online transactions both for domestic and international transactions, in case you are not going to use the card…
Actions to be taken after occurrence of a fraud
➢ Block not only the debit card / credit card but also freeze the debit in the bank account linked to the card by visiting your branch or calling the…
Factors indicating that a phone is being spied
➢ Unfamiliar applications are being downloaded on the phone.➢ There is a faster than usual draining of phone battery.➢ Phone turning hot may be a sign of someone spying by…
For safe internet banking
➢ Always use virtual keyboard on public devices since the keystrokes can also becaptured through compromised devices, keyboard, etc.➢ Log out of the internet banking session immediately after usage.➢ Update…