The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has urged users to stay cautious against rising digital payment scams. Fraudsters often take advantage of impulsive festive purchases. NPCI – a non-profit organisation that manages India’s retail payment and settlement systems – has shared some important safety tips to help people make secure digital payments.

“Festivals are a time of celebration, gifting, and increased shopping activity. Both online and offline channels offer attractive discounts, limited-time sales, and cashback promotions that encourage quick purchasing decisions,” the NPCI said in a release.

Many individuals may act impulsively to secure a “too good to be true” deal during the festive rush, and scamsters are aware of these behavioural patterns and often exploit them t

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