Safeguard yourself: NPCI’s key advice for customers to prevent digital payment fraud during the festival season

Mumbai : As the festive season sparks a surge in shopping, many customers often overlook important safety practices, resulting into financial loss and emotional distress. NPCI shares a list of key advices to help shoppers navigate the festive season more securely and enjoy their experience.

• Flashy offers and discounts might lead to impulse buying. In a rush to avail them, you mayoftenignore the legitimacy of the platform. Make sure to do adequate research on unfamiliar sellers and untrustworthy businesses
• When signing up for offers, do not share excessive personal informationwhich are not required as itincreases the risk of data theft
• Do not use unsecure networkssuch as open Wi-Fi networks at shopping malls to make purchases, which can expose your financial information to hackers
• During the festive season, as the shopping frequency increases, customers tend to lose track of what they have ordered, making them vulnerable to phishing scams. Always double check payment links before clicking on them to avoid fake delivery notifications
• Avoid using simple or default passwordsfor your accounts, which makes you an easy target for hackers. Create strong, unique passwords for each account to enhance security