Do you download apps from dubious websites or do you hand over a copy of your Aadhar card to a random vendor? You should be cautious as your data might be compromised and your money could be stolen if you share your private financial information in this way in the future. For your convenience, be cautious and review these five measures to protect yourself against financial fraud.
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Use Only Apps Verified by the Store
Many of the apps we’ve seen direct us to other websites rather than reputable retailers like Google Play or the Apple Store when we try to download them. We must exercise extreme caution to avoid downloading any of these apps, and if we have already done so, we must remove them as soon as we can and stop giving them access to additional data.
Be Wary Of Advantages Seeming Too Good to Be True
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You shouldn’t believe anyone who sends you a message or email saying you’ve won a sizable sum of money because nothing in this world is free. It might be fraud. If the message purports to be from your bank, you should first confirm this with your bank before clicking on the provided link or opening the email.
Investment Possibilities From Unknown Locations
Be cautious if you receive a message or email discussing investment options from unidentified sources; it might be a fraud call. Only make investments in locations that you are certain are real.
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Keep Your Personal Information Private
Never divulge personal information, whether over the phone or in person, unless you are certain of the representative’s legitimacy. Anyone posing as an executive from a bank or other financial institution could be a potential con artist. Never give out your bank details to someone without first confirming their identity.
Use Secure Wi-Fi Connections
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The desire to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi available in a coffee shop, hotel lobby, or airport can also lead to financial fraud. Avoid using public hotspots for financial transactions. Since it’s simple to crack public networks’ encryption and access the private information in your account, there is a higher chance of data theft.
