ONLINE FRAUD

HOW TO SAVE YOURSELF FROM ONLINE LOAN FRAUDS

Published By Livemint | 19 Mar, 2023

ONLINE LOANS

More people are applying for loan online due to easy process

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ONLINE LOAN FRAUDS

The easy way to get loans comes with risks of frauds and scams

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STEPS TO PREVENT FRAUD LOANS 

Follow these steps to keep frauds at bay

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BE AWARE

Double check loan offer, verify contact info, look for lender’s reviews

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RBI WEBSITE

Seek lender’s info on RBI website, download mobile app only from licit sources

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REMEMBER TO LOG-OUT

Always log out of an online banking site before leaving

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PHISHING CALLS

Ignore phishing calls, emails, and suspicious text messages

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DEVICE PROTECTION

Secure mobile, laptop from virus attack by keeping them updated

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STRONG PASSWORD

Use a mixture of alphanumeric characters and alphabets to make a strong password

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