How to avoid UPI fraud: six simple precautions
You never need to enter your PIN to receive money — that is the one rule to remember
In most UPI fraud cases, scammers convince people that they must enter their PIN to receive money. Remember: you never need a PIN to receive a payment.
Don't click unknown links, don't install screen-sharing apps at a caller's request, read every 'collect request' carefully, and ignore messages that promise cashback.
If you are defrauded, report it immediately to your bank and to the national cybercrime helpline, 1930.
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Reader comments (1)
This happened to me — I called 1930 and the bank froze the account in time. Everyone should know this.