➢ 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…
For safe internet browsing
➢ Avoid visiting unsecured / unsafe / unknown websites.➢ Avoid using unknown browsers.➢ Avoid using / saving passwords on public devices.➢ Avoid entering secure credentials on unknown websites/ public devices.➢…
For device / computer security
➢ Change passwords at regular intervals.➢ Install antivirus on your devices and install updates whenever available.➢ Always scan unknown Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives / devices before usage.➢ Do not…