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Oh no! You just realized that you accidentally shared your bank details with someone you don’t know. It’s a total bummer, but don’t panic - there are steps you can take to protect yourself. First things first: take a deep breath and figure out what happened. Then, get ready to act fast and take the necessary precautions to keep your finances safe.
What Bank Details Should Not Be Shared? [Solved]
Don’t give out your debit or credit card info to anyone, not even if they claim to be from the bank. They’ll never ask for that stuff like your PIN, CVV, OTP, card expiry date or UPI PIN over the phone, email or text. So watch out!
- Ensure that any bank details you share are done so securely. This includes not sharing them over email or other unsecured channels, and only providing them to trusted sources.
password protection
- Use strong passwords for all of your accounts, and change them regularly. Make sure to use a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols for maximum security.
two-factor authentication
- Enable two-factor authentication on all of your accounts where possible. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code sent to your phone or email address in addition to your password when logging in.
data encryption
- Encrypt any sensitive data you store on your computer or online using a secure encryption algorithm such as AES-256. This will ensure that even if someone were able to access the data, they would not be able to read it without the correct key.
Sharing your bank details can be risky business. It’s important to make sure you know who you’re giving them to and why. If it’s a reputable company, then go ahead - but if not, don’t do it! Yikes! You don’t want your hard-earned money ending up in the wrong hands. So, think twice before sharing those details - better safe than sorry!
