RBI Kehta Hai

Public Awareness Initiative for Safe Banking Practices

About the Initiative

"RBI Kehta Hai" (RBI Says) is a public awareness campaign by the Reserve Bank of India aimed at educating citizens about safe banking practices,防范 financial fraud, and their rights as bank customers. The initiative uses simple messaging in multiple languages to reach a wide audience across India.

Key Messages

Never share OTP: RBI never asks for OTP or passwords over call/SMS
Beware of phishing: Do not click on suspicious links claiming to be from banks
Verify before investing: Check entity credentials before investing money
Report fraud: Immediately report suspicious calls/messages to bank
Know your rights: Understand banking ombudsman mechanism for grievance redressal

Important Safety Tips

RBI never calls/SMS asking for personal info, OTP, or bank details. If you receive such calls, report to cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 immediately.

Available Resources

Audio-visual content in multiple Indian languages
Infographics on safe banking practices
Case studies of common fraud patterns
Do's and Don'ts for digital transactions
Information on grievance redressal mechanisms

Financial Literacy

Fraud Prevention

Multi-language

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