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 Some of the 'Safe Banking' tips by ICICI Bank are as follows-
Protect yourself from Phishing.
· Never reply to e-mails asking for your password or PIN.
· Visit banks' websites by typing the URL into the address bar. 
· Verify the domain name displayed to avoid spoof websites before using Internet 
Banking.
· Never give away your account or card details for free gifts.
Protect your Money.
· Check that the site is secure before shopping online.
Protect your Internet password.
· Never use unprotected PCs at cyber cafes for Internet banking.
· Never leave the PC unattended when using Internet banking in a public place.
·'Log off' and close your browser when you've finished using Internet banking.
·Never install, run or use programs or files obtained from unknown sources.
Protect your PIN.
· Never let a stranger assist you at the ATM.
Protect your Money
· Count the money and put it in your wallet before leaving the ATM.
Report lost or stolen credit card immediately.
Check your monthly credit card and bank statements for unusual activity. 
Protect your Savings.
· Never keep your PIN and cards together.
· Always draw a line through unused space on the cheque.
· Never leave your cheque book unattended. 
· Never sign blank cheques. 
· Remember to cross your cheque whenever applicable.
Count the number of cheque leaves whenever you receive a new cheque book.
 Source:
ICICI Bank
 ( ICICI Bank  is India's second largest bank )

  
  

 


 

  

   





 



      
  

  

 

  Internet banking frauds
  Internet Banking Fraud is a fraud or theft committed using online technology to  illegally remove money from a bank account and/or transfer money to an account in a different bank. Internet Banking Fraud is a form of identity theft and is usually made possible through techniques such as phishing.
  Now internet banking is widely used to  check account details, make purchases, pay bills, transfer funds, print statements etc. Generally, the user identity is the customer identity number and password is provided to seure transactions.
But due to some ignorance or silly mistakes you can easily fall into the trap of  cyber criminals.  
  Here are some simple tips to prevent you from falling into the trap of cyber criminals. Remember, a simple ignorance or oversight can make a huge dent in your hard- earned savings. 
  Securing your account :  Avoid online banking on unsecured wifi systems and operate only from PCs at home. Never reveal password to anyone. Do not even write it on a piece of paper on diary. Just memorise it. It should be alphanemeric and change it frequently. 
  Never reply to queries from bank online about account or personal details. The personal information should not be kept in a public computer or in emails. 
  Phishing:  A person's personal details are obtained by fraudsters posing as bankers, who float a site similar to that of the person's bank. They are asked to provide all personal information about themselves and their account to the bank on the pretext of database upgradation. The number and password are then used to carry out transactions on their behalf without their knowledge. 
   Phishing involves using a form of spam to fraudulently gain access to people's online banking details. As well as targeting online banking customers, phishing emails may target online auction sites or other online payment facilities. Typically, a phishing email will ask an online banking customer to follow a link in order to update personal bank account details. If the link is followed, the victim downloads a program which captures his or her banking login details and sends them to a third party.
 
Spam: Spam is an electronic 'junk mail' or unwanted messages sent to your email account or mobile phone. These messages vary, but are essentially commercial and often annoying in their sheer volume. They may try to persuade you to buy a product or service, or visit a website where you can make purchases; or they may attempt to trick you into divulging your bank account or credit card details.
  Nigerian Scam:  Niegerian or Frauds 409 or 419 are basically the lottery scam in which some overseas persons are involved to cheat innocent persons or organizations by promising to give a good amount of money at nominal fee charges. Their intention 
is to steal money in the form of fee against the lottery prize. 
  Spyware:  Spyware such as Trojan Horse is generally considered to be software that is secretly installed on a computer and takes things from it without the permission or knowledge of the user. Spyware may take personal information, business information, bandwidth; or processing capacity and secretly gives it to someone else.  
   "Trojan Horse" scheme unfolds when malicious software (malware) embeds to a consumer's computer without the consumer being aware of it. Trojans often come in links or as attachments from unknown email senders. After installation the software detects when a person accesses online banking sites and records the username and 
password to transmit to the offender. People using public computers, in places like Internet cafes, are often susceptible to Trojans like malware or spyware.  
 Check sites Url: Always check the URL of your bank's web site. Fraudsters can lure you to enter your user ID and password at a fake website that resembles your bank. If you see anything other than the bank's genuine URL, it has to be fake. 
 Never enter your user ID or password or such sensitive information without ascertaining that you are on the right website. Always type the Web address of your bank into the browser address space. Never click on the link in the email. 
 Fool-proof password: Change your online banking password at regular intervals. Also, avoid easy-to-guess passwords, like first names, birthdays, kid's or spouse's name and telephone numbers. Try to have an alpha-numeric password, one that combines alphabets and numbers. 
  If you have several bank accounts, never use the same online banking password for all. Never select the option on browser that stores or retains user name and password. As it can easily be cracked by cyber criminals. Also, never paste your password, always type it in. This little amount of `finger exercise' will go a long way in safety. 
  Always check 'last logged':  Most banks have a 'last logged in' panel on their websites. If your bank has it, check the panel whenever you log in. If you notice irregularities (like you are logging in after two days, but the panel says you logged in that morning!), report the matter immediately to your bank and change your password 
rightaway. 
   Always log out when you exit the online banking portal. Close the browser to ensure that your secure session is terminated. Never exit simply by closing the browser. 
 Keep your system up to date:  Regularly check for security updates for your computer operating system. Most security updates are aimed at reducing risks to your computer, these may be data-related or otherwise. Make sure that your operating system and browser have the latest security patches installed. And, always install these only from trusted websites. 
  Install a personal firewall to prevent hackers from gaining unauthorised access to your computer, especially if you connect to the Internet through a cable or a DSL modem. 
  Public access can be injurious:  Don't leave the PC unattended after keying in information while transacting on the website. Avoid accessing your bank online at cyber cafes or on a share or public computer. Also, avoid locations that offer online connections through wireless networks (Wi-Fi), where privacy and security are minimal. 
  Follow Bank instructions: Banks say that appropriate upgradations are carried out from time to time by their IT departments for risk mitigation. They issue instructions to the customers to manage their accounts through virtual keyboards by way of which the characters typed by them are not identified by hackers. SMS alerts are also an important tool since any transaction carried out on account is reported to the account holder through an SMS. 
  Protection:  Learn the ways to protect yourself from online banking fraud schemes. Detect Trojans that appear on your PC in the form of viruses, spyware or malware through Antivirus Software, anti Spyware, and  Adware.  Also, learn to keep your cards, documents and passwords safe, and monitor your accounts to safeguard yourself from bank fraud committed through identity theft.    

 

   

 

     

 

 

 

     

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