Digital transactions have received a boost in COVID-19 times. Along with this, online fraud has also increased.
In such a situation, keeping your debit card data safe is a challenge in itself.
Today we will tell you some tips to keep your debit card safe.
- Never keep your card information in autofill on any website. At times people save their card on websites or apps for quick transactions such as Paytm, Ola, Uber, Freecharge etc. Many times the hacker only needs OTP to access them and due to this your card becomes quite unsafe.
- Never post a photo of your card anywhere, especially on social media. Data thieves can easily get your card details through it.
- Avoid using your card while using public and free Wi-Fi. Avoid making transactions through this.
- Only make transactions with your card through a secure and reliable website and delete the cache memory of the browser every time you make a card transaction.
- Never take unsecured cards whose transaction does not require OTP or PIN. Such cards are very easy to hack and they come under very unsafe category.
- After using online banking, net banking, mobile banking, one should always log out. By closing the direct window, it keeps running in the background.
- The customer should change the PIN of his online card or wallet from time to time. Never share debit-credit card details with anyone.
- Always use paid anti-virus on your laptop or desktop.
- Keep in mind that banks, credit card institutions never ask for your card number, CVV, expiry and OTP information. So in any case, do not give these details to anyone, even if they are claiming to be from a bank, website or insurance company.