Fraud Prevention Blogs

KYC details are like your digital passport. But with scams and phishing on the rise, just doing KYC isn’t enough. You need to follow a safe KYC process to keep your data protected. The RBI KYC rules are there to make sure everything is secure and verified. Read on to learn how to keep your …

Your KYC status matters more than you think. It decides how easily you can invest or take a loan. It may look like a small step, but you can’t move ahead without it. Most platforms won’t let you invest or borrow. Whether it’s starting a SIP or applying for credit, verified KYC makes things smoother. …

UPI has changed the way we pay, offering faster checkouts, zero cash and no cards. But behind the ease, a new set of risks has emerged. From phishing messages to fake QR codes, UPI scams are evolving fast. And they don’t just target the unaware. Even frequent users fall for these traps. With rising UPI …

SMS frauds are not something of recent times, but now there are new ways of carrying out such scams. This includes pretending to be a reliable source, such as a bank or any other financial institution. It can cause a threat to your account or profile, which may require you to take immediate action. Other …

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is hosting the Financial Literacy Week 2024 from February 26th to March 1st, with the central theme being ‘Make a Right Start-Become Financially Smart’. Through this initiative, the RBI aims to boost the understanding of financial discipline at the right time, especially for students just graduating from college. In …

Identifying and dealing with financial fraud on time is essential to protect your finances. Nowadays, scammers are using various methods to steal your hard-earned money. Knowing about these different types of fraud can help you spot them on time and stay clear of them.  So, read on to learn more about financial scams and how …

In 2021 alone, Indians lost ₹160,000 crores in banking scams. Among these, credit card fraud in cyber security has emerged as one of the most prominent concerns. In the last fiscal year, the RBI recorded the highest number of cases related to digital payments with credit cards. Despite security advancements and encryption protocols, fraudsters and …

Highlight: Learn how to set up an e-wallet with the help of RBI guidelines for a safer and user-friendly experience. The Reserve Bank of India recently announced its new project linking its two digital systems together to keep up with India’s evolving digitised payment practices. They aim to link the UPI (Unified payment interface) to …

Sharing your bank statement for loans, KYC or income checks is common today. Lenders use your statement to confirm who you are and check if you qualify for a loan. It is generally safe as long as you share it with a verified and regulated institution. But rising cyber fraud makes safety a real concern. …