SBI Online: State Bank of India account holder? BEWARE! Avoid this activity to save big money loss

For SBI account holders, this is a very significant tip that they should always remember. If they are used to practise this, they are likely to fall into the trap. Yes, they may lose the money from their account, even if they are doing unknowingly. State Bank of India (SBI), the largest state-owned bank in the country, has cautioned its customers that they should be careful amid increasing incidents of fraud, which are being accomplished not only through online but also through bank ATMs.

The lender has advised its customers to keep their account safe, and not to use public internet while doing their online transactions. The SBI has warned them that they should not commit this mistake, which may cause their bank account to be emptied.

While issuing dos and don'ts, the lender has asked its customers not to do online transactions with public devices, open networks and free Wi-Fi zones. Because the use of public device may land you in trouble as these facilities are prone to risk. Customers' personal information may be leaked, according to the bank.

Further, the State Bank of India has also advised its customers not to tell anyone about their OTP (one time password), PIN, debit or credit card CVV number, as most of the frauds are committed this way.

It also advised them to take precaution if someone on the phone call, after taking the name of the bank, warns you to block your card and asks you to change the password, OTP or CVV number written on the back of the card.

Customers should never save their bank account or online banking information in their phone, according to SBI, which also stated that their information can be leaked even if bank account number, password, ATM card number or picture of the same are put in their phone.

According to SBI, customers should alone use their bank ATM card, and never share their debit cards or credit cards with anyone.