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promise of crediting money into   parcel delivery. These are among
         your account is most likely a    the most common excuses used
         fraud.                           to provoke immediate action.
            Second, do not click on           Fifth, remember that a QR
         unknown links or install unfamiliar   code is generally meant for
         applications even if they seem to   making a payment, not receiving
         have been sent by a close relative   one. If someone asks you to scan
         or friend. Such links or Apps can   a code in order to receive money,
         steal data or take control of your   pause and verify. Many people
         device.                          have been  deceived by this
            Third, do not allow screen    simple trick.
         sharing or remote access to your     Sixth,   use   only   official
         phone unless you are completely   websites,  verified  applications
         certain of whom you are dealing   and known contact numbers. If
         with. Fraudsters often persuade   you need help, contact the bank
         people to install applications that   or service provider  through the
         allow them to view the screen,   number  available  on  its  official
         capture passwords or OTPs or     website or on the back of your
         initiate transactions.           card, not the number given in an
            Fourth, be careful while      unsolicited message.
         responding to requests related to    Seventh, keep your mobile
         KYC updates, account freezing,   number, email address and
         reward  points,  tax  refunds,   account records updated with
         electricity  disconnection  or   your bank. Review transaction

























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