Name merging rip-offi warned customers of untouched rip-of right here how to keep shield

Name merging rip-offi warned customers of untouched rip-of right here how to keep shield


Name merging rip-off: Call merging scam has emerged as a new fraud technique, in which scammer calls using call merging steal OTP (One-Time Password) from people and withdraw money from their bank account. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a warning about this scam. This scam receives an unknown call, in which the scammer calls from an unknown number and claims that he has found your number from your friend. He tells that your friend is calling from another number and asks you to merge the call. Here we are giving you all the information related to NCPI, ie the warning issued by the developer of UPI service and how this scam is done.

NCPI released Name Merging Warning for RIP -off

NCPI has also told people about this scam. It has also been asked to be careful with this. UPI said on its X handle that scammers are adopting a new way to make digitally money from people. They are using call merging service. In its post, UPI has also told how this scam is happening and how can it be avoided.

What’s Name merging rip-off?

  • Unknown call receiving: Scammer calls from an unknown number and claims that he has found your number from your friend.
  • Request to merge the call: He states that your friend is calling from another number and asks you to merge the call.
  • OTP stealing: As soon as the call is merged, the scammer is connected to your bank’s legitimate OTP verification call. During this time, without your knowledge, the OTP scammer is found, so that he can withdraw money from your bank account.

How to avoid this scam?

  • Beware of unknown callers: Do not merge the call with an unknown person, especially if he requests to merge the call.
  • Verify the identity of the caller: If a person describes himself as your bank representative or acquaintance, confirm his identity.
  • Report unwanted OTP: If you receive an OTP of a transaction that you have not started, immediately call and report on 1930.

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