Dos
and Don'ts to avoid card, net frauds
Electronic payment
frauds are on the rise in India. During 2011-12, banks received 14,492
complaints relating to credit and debit card transactions, according to RBI
data. These were more than a fifth of the total complaints filed. While banks
are putting strict security measures in place, here's a checklist for you:
Clear browser's
cache, history after every net banking transactions via PC/laptop
Destroy credit/
debit card after expiry or if it is not being used. Also. tear ATM slip before
binning it.
Access your bank
site by typing the address, don't access through mailed links or other
websites.
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list of 'Don'ts' to avoid card, net frauds.
Do not disclose
your pin and password to anyone. Avoid writing it down. If card is lost,
immediately call the bank to get it blocked.
Never respond to
emails seeking bank details such as account number, PIN number or password.
Avoid your of
birth, child's/parent's birthday or anniversary as passwords. There're easy to
guess.
Never close browser
to exit from net banking. Always log out.
Avoid using shared
PC or cybercafes for net banking.
Source :The Economic
Times
