How To Protect Your Identity Online
Identity theft is now one of the rapidly growing crimes in India. Your name, address, bank account number, credit card number or other identifying information can be used to commit this crime or other fraud without your knowledge.
Identity theft causes huge losses to financial organisations and individuals regularly. Here we bring you a few tips that can help you protect yourself against identity theft.
Be careful while sharing personal info
Never give out personal information over the phone, through mail or on the Internet unless you are sure you know whom you are dealing with.
If you are sharing personal information, confirm that you are dealing with a legitimate person or organisation. If you receive a phone call or email asking you to verify information, do not respond. End the call and call the bank directly.