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OTP scam rises in India: 5 ways to protect yourself from becoming a victim

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 Know how you can protect yourself from OTP scams in India. 

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Our dependence on smartphones has been growing drastically, and as the world goes digital, there is a huge risk of online scams.

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OTP scam is one such scam which has become common among tricksters into manipulating individuals.

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Therefore, check out 5 ways how you can protect yourself from OTP scams.

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Never share your financial or personal details with anyone on a phone call or through any online means.

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A professional will never ask for your OTP in any urgent matter. Therefore, keep it to yourself and only share until and unless is necessary.

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Verify the caller’s identity before making any transaction or sharing OTP.

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Always contact banks, companies, and websites to avoid getting trapped in the spell of scammers.

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Lastly, stay aware of online scams and current fraud trends to avoid becoming a victim.

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