How it works
How phishing works
- The baitA message that looks official
- The pressure“Act now or lose access”
- The trapA fake link or number
- The catchYour OTP, PIN or password
Fraudsters often pretend to be bank officials and ask for OTPs, PINs, card details or CVV numbers. They may claim there is a problem with your account, a KYC update, or a suspicious transaction.
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The five warning signs
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Real-life example
Inspect this message
BK-ALERTS
SMS
Dear customer, your bank account will be BLOCKED today due to pending KYC. Update now: kyc-update-online.in/verify and share the OTP you receive to confirm.
Read it carefully. How many warning signs can you find before you inspect it?
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When a message worries you
Do
- Stop and read it slowly
- Contact the company using its official app or the number you already have
- Block and report the sender
Don’t
- Tap the link in the message
- Call a number given in the message
- Share any code, PIN or card detail