RBI asks public to be cautious against fraudulent activities in its name

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cautioned against fraudulent activities in its name and asked the public not share account login details, OTP, or KYC documents with unidentified persons.

It has come to the notice of the RBI that unscrupulous elements are using various methods to defraud members of the public by using the name of RBI in some capacity, the central bank said in a statement.

The RBI also listed various modus operandi employed by fraudsters.

Fraudsters use fake letter heads and fake email addresses of the RBI, impersonating as employees of the central bank, and lure people with fictitious offers such as lottery winnings, fund transfers, foreign remittance, and government schemes.

Targeted victims are made to part with money in the form of currency processing fee, transfer/remittance/procedure charges.

Another tactic that has come to our notice is of small/medium businesses being approached by fraudsters posing as government/RBI officials and made to pay a .