Types of Fraud and How to Avoid Them

• Do not scan QR codes received from unknown/unsolicited sources
  
• QR code is needed to be scanned only to send money, not to receive a payment.

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• Do not use charging adapters/cables from unknown people
• Install anti-virus on your phone

• Do not use a predictable password with your DOB or your partner's name
• Use a mix of lowercase and uppercase alphabets, numbers and special characters
• Memorise your password, do not write it down

• Do not click unknown or unsolicited links without verifying them
  
• Do not share confidential information with unknown people

• Do not trust callers claiming to speak on behalf of your bank and asking for confidential information
• OTP protects your money, do not share it with anyone

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• Make payment through verified/trusted websites only.
• Check for a tiny lock icon and https:// on the URL bar to make secure transactions
• Check the spelling of the URL carefully

• Before making a transaction at the ATM, ensure that no skimming device is attached to the insertion slot
• Do not take help from strangers for using ATM cards or handling cash

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• Do not download apps from links sent through SMS/Email or other apps
• Do not download screen-sharing applications shared by unknown people
• Regularly update the software of your phone to ensure its security

• Verify the authenticity of Multi Level Marketing scheme. Ponzi schemes and Pyramid schemes are illegal in India.
• Do not pay money to unknown companies and enrol in unknown schemes.

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• Verify the status of your SIM Card with the telecom provider when in doubt instead of believing unknown callers
• Do not share confidential information like SIM number and Aadhar number with unknown callers