Victims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027. The RBI will fund 65% of this, with banks contributing the rest. Sole proprietors are now covered, and cross-border frauds are included. Reporting within five days to the cybercrime portal and bank is crucial for eligibility.

The RBI has expanded customer protection rules for digital payment frauds to cover cases where people are tricked into sending money to scammers and introduced a compensation…

Victims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027. The RBI will fund 65% of this, with banks…

RBI mandates banks to enhance customer protection in electronic banking with compensation, SMS alerts, and 24/7 fraud reporting access.

MUMBAI: Come Jan 2027, first-time victims of online frauds can receive compensation that is lower of either Rs 25,000 or 85% of the loss amount through a state-backed…

RBI introduces a pilot scheme offering one-time compensation for victims of digital scams, effective January 1, 2027.