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Last updated on July 15th, 2022 at 10:44 am


Hello, Today  I would like to draw your attention to something that is really worth it. Tips to prevent Identity Theft, How to Protect yourself from Identity Theft (Ways to prevent Identity Theft – How to protect your Identity and address proof (KYC Documents)).

We often submit our KYC documents (Identity and Residential proofs such as copies of Passport, Adhar Card, Election ID Card, PAN card, electricity bill etc.) to various purposes in everyday life from getting Phone Connection, Open a Bank Accounts, Car or Home loans etc.

They accept those documents that are the self-attested i.e. signature on those documents.

Read Also: KYC Full Form in bank | Check the The Complete KYC Guide

Beware! Your self-attested KYC (Know Your Customer) papers may be misused by someone else to open a new Phone connection, Bank account or getting a loan!.

KYC Documents in SIM card sellers often misused.

Misusing of documents can also result in identity theft. Identity theft is when someone uses your identity to apply for credit or loans. It is really serious!

 How to Prevent Identity Theft

To prevent misuse of your Identity proof, inculcate a ‘HABIT‘ of writing the date and purpose for which you are submitting the self-certified KYC Documents so that those documents cannot be used again.

It’s very important to write the date and purpose, which we never do while submitting KYC documents.

 

Here after Sign as

  • 1………Signature
  • 2………Date
  • 3………Purpose
  • 4………and not to be used for other purposes.

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