KYC Fraud Alert: Everybody now needs to become alert and take preventive measures in view of recent warnings issued in this regard by the Union Bank of India regarding KYC fraud using fake apps and links. The following are some key tips to help protect you from such scams:
Verify Authenticity Directly
Always verify any sort of communication on KYC directly with Union Bank through official channels. Avoid using contact details provided in suspicious messages or emails.
Use Official Contact Details
In case of any doubt contact customer support using contact details given on the official Union Bank website or mobile application only. Do not respond to unsolicited messages/calls asking for personal information
Never Disclose Personal Information
Never disclose sensitive information like Mobile Number, Debit/ Credit Card Details, Account Number, passwords, OTP and PIN with anybody over phone or through unknown-apps
Remote Access Applications
Be careful about the installation of applications or software on your device that allows remote access. Such applications can be used erroneously by fraudsters and aid them in accessing your devices to steal sensitive information.
Reporting Cyber Crimes
If you are being telephoned, then in such cases, you find something fishy or have a lead about a KYC fraud, promptly report it. You can dial 1930 or log on to the national cybercrime reporting portal: cybercrime.gov.in to raise your complaint.
Report Fraudulent Communications
In case you receive fraudulent calls, SMS, or WhatsApp messages, log in to sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/ and report the same. This would assist tracking and avoiding such frauds in the future.
Following these easy yet potent must-dos shall certainly go a long way in saving oneself from most of the KYC frauds, or for that matter, any other form of cybercrime. Given the threat in the digital world, it’s quite important and necessary to be aware and cautious about personal and financial information.
