Nepal Rastra Bank Urges Public to Stay Alert Against Digital Fraud During Dashain
Summary
Nepal Rastra Bank has warned the public to stay alert against digital fraud during Dashain, when scammers may take advantage of reduced banking hours. It has urged people not to click unknown links, share OTPs or banking credentials, and to report suspicious activity immediately.
Key Points
- Nepal Rastra Bank warned that digital scammers may become more active during Dashain, when banks and financial institutions operate for limited hours.
- The central bank urged people not to open unfamiliar links, respond to suspicious calls or messages, or share OTPs, usernames, passwords or PINs.
- NRB cautioned that QR codes are for making payments, not receiving money, and told people not to scan codes or enter PINs based on such claims.
- Victims of digital fraud were advised to contact their bank's official customer service immediately or report the incident to the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau.
