Make Online Banking Safer with these 6 Tips from SBI
The cases of online fraud are increasing day by day. Keeping in mind the grave consequences of online fraud, the country’s largest bank State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to its customers and has also shared tips for online banking. In this regard, the company recently e-mailed its customers with 6 important tips that would safeguard them from becoming a victim to these cyber-crimes.
- Avoid clicking on any phishing links
Customers have been advised not to click on any link that asks for OTP or other bank related information. Bank never asks for such details therefore be beware of such e-mails. It is usually the fraudsters who send such e-mails tell customers about EMI or DBT and Prime Minister Care Fund and asking to click on fake link.
- Beware of cash winning scheme
Beware of promising schemes that offer jobs or cash prizes. These are just meant to trap users. Counterfeiters usually send them via SMS, email or phone call.
- Update passwords regularly
Change your internet banking login and transaction password from time to time. And to ensure the safety, avoid sharing it with anyone or saving it on your desktop, laptop or mobile.
- Bank does not ask for password or OTP
Bank never asks for your password or OTP by calling, email or SMS from the bank. This is a fairly old way of fraudsters to fool customers who do not have proper information regarding the same.
- Do not search for bank details on Google
Do not search with phone number, address or any other information regarding your bank on Google. Not all information provided on the internet is correct. Several times fraudsters display their numbers on the internet claiming it to be the bank’s contact number. And when customers call on these numbers and share information, they are at a risk. Therefore always visit the fairly old way of fraudsters to take any information.
- Report immediately
If you are a victim of any type of fraud, please inform it in your close SBI branch along with the local police officers immediately.
These simple but important tips will help customers to use online banking in safe manner and thereby reducing the chances of any cyber fraud.
