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Beware Of Fraud

Know how you can protect yourself from fraud .The best way to keep yourself protected against fraud is to stay vigilant.

Here’s a list of the different kinds of frauds and scams, and how to identify and protect yourself from them.

Identity Theft

Protect yourself against ID theft

Identity Theft
  • First Feature IconDestroy any piece of paper that contains your login and password
  • Second Feature IconNever share your personal information with a stranger or any third party
  • Third Feature IconUpdate your bank records whenever you change your contact numbers, address or email ID

Vishing

Don’t fall for this phone call ruse

Vishing
  • First Feature IconFraudsters call you, posing as government or bank employees
  • Second Feature IconNever share any personal or sensitive information over a call
  • Third Feature IconIf in doubt, call the bank’s PhoneBanking number

Smishing

Avoid this SMS-based scam

Smishing
  • First Feature IconNever share your personal or financial information via SMS
  • Second Feature IconDo not follow instructions that you receive in an SMS from an untrusted source
  • Third Feature IconIf you receive any urgent communication asking for personal information, call and confirm with PhoneBanking

SIM Swap

When fraudsters steal your phone number

SIM Swap
  • First Feature IconIf your mobile number has stopped working for an unusually long period, enquire with your mobile operator
  • Second Feature IconRegister for both SMS and email alerts to stay informed about the activities in your bank account
  • Third Feature IconRegularly check your bank statements and transaction history for any irregularities

Money Mule

How fraudsters can get you to launder money

Money Mule
  • First Feature IconDo not respond to emails asking for your bank account details
  • Second Feature IconFor any overseas job offer, first confirm the identity and contact details of the employing company
  • Third Feature IconDo not get carried away by attractive offers/ commissions or consent to receiving unauthorized money

Phishing

Email fraud to get at your personal information

Phishing
  • First Feature IconVerify the URL of the webpage. Check if the website address contains ‘https://’, which means your communication with the site is secure
  • Second Feature IconCheck the padlock symbol. This depicts the existence of a security certificate, also called the digital certificate for that website.
  • Third Feature IconEstablish the authenticity of the website by verifying its digital certificate

Trojan

Keep this harmful software at bay

Trojan
  • First Feature IconNever open e-mails or download attachments from unknown senders
  • Second Feature IconInstall anti-virus
  • Third Feature IconEnable automatic OS updates or download OS patch updates regularly

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