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How to prevent phishing?



What is phishing?

If you receive an email message or pop up window asking you to update or provide your username , password , credit or debit card number etc , it can be called as phishing.The fraudsters try to get critical information and use it to manipulate a financial transaction or unauthorized use of your email account.

How to save yourself from phishing?

1. Please avoid emailing or providing critical financial information to anyone.

2. Avoid clicking email address or website URL given in anonymous email.

3. Do not reveal personal or financial information received through e-mail or pop-up message
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