Reserve Bank of India -RBI will soon launch a public awareness campaign through SMSes to educate public about various banking regulations and facilities available.
In an official release RBI said, to begin with, it will send messages cautioning the people against falling prey to unsolicited and fictitious offers received through emails, SMSes and phone calls. The caution messages will be sent from ‘RBISAY’ sender id.
The apex bank has been alerting members of the public against such offers through press releases issued from time to time. This is the first time it will use the same media – SMS and emails – as those used by the fraudsters. Public can give a missed call to 86919-60000 to get more information through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) on fake calls and emails as well as investing wisely and cautiously in chit funds. They can also send their feedback on the campaign by email.