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KYC Account Block Scam in India: Spot and Stop
Got a call or SMS saying your bank account, PAN, or Aadhaar will be blocked today unless you verify KYC? It is a scam. How to spot it and what to do.
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The first four steps, in order
- 1
Do not click the link
No bank freezes an account over an unclicked SMS.
- 2
Check inside the bank app
Downloaded from the store, not from any link you were sent.
- 3
Call the number on your card
Never the number in the message.
- 4
If you shared an OTP, call 1930
Then tell the bank to stop the transaction.
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