If you have Bluetooth on your phone, keep it switched off when you are not using it. On a smartphone, keep your Wi-Fi off and do not connect to free Wi-Fi, hotspots in public places. If using a smartphone like Android, Blackberry or Apple iPhone, keep the GPS disabled with social networking sites and Geo-tagging …
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WhatsApp as a service will never contact you through a WhatsApp message. Never trust any message that claims to come from WhatsApp and demands payment for the service. Some scams claim that they can connect your PC with WhatsApp. Do not believe, as this is not possible. Keep automatic downloads ‘disabled’ to keep a check …
Accept ‘friend requests’ only from people you know. Create a strong password and use it only for Facebook. Do not share your password. Use a one-time password when using Facebook on someone else’s computer. Log out of Facebook after using it on a public computer. Use secure browsing whenever possible. Download ‘apps’ only from sites …
Your UPI PIN is only needed to send money and check balance. Receiving payments needs no PIN. In case someone asks you to enter your PIN, it means you are approving an outward payment, i.e. a payment from your bank account. Never make a financial transaction — be it a recharge, bill payment, or anything …
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