The Post-Graduate Department of Commerce and Business Administration, Khalsa College, Amritsar organized a Seminaron “Digital Frauds: Awareness to Safe Banking Practices” on 17th February, 2023.

The Post-Graduate Department of Commerce and Business Administration, Khalsa College, Amritsar organized a Seminar on “Digital Frauds: Awareness to Safe Banking Practices” on 17^th February, 2023.

Mr.Amit Gagneja, Senior  Vice President, HDFC Bank Ltd, S. Madhur Singh Arora, Vice President, HDFC Bank Ltd. and Mr.Vijay from HDFC Bank Ltd. werethe resource persons in Seminar.

The programme was executed under the supervision of Dr.Mehal Singh (Principal) and Dr. A. K Kahlon(Head & Dean) who welcomed the resource person. Dr.Mehal Singh accentuated the audience that “Having knowledge of safe banking practices is very important in today’s times”. Dr.Sawraj Kaur(Coordinator)introduced the distinguished guest and said that as there are many new avenues online to conduct financial transactions and hence frauds can also happen. She further highlighted that the primary objective of the Seminar was to facilitate the participants to learn about various financial frauds and to understand security tips that will help them in protecting themselves from frauds.

Mr.AmitGagneja, Senior  Vice President, HDFC Bank Ltd counselled the participants not to  download any unknown app on your phone/device.The app may access your confidential data secretly. He directed the participants to be vigilant while doing online transactions and not to share your OTP. S. Madhur Singh Arora, Vice President, HDFC Bank Ltd. emphasized that in recent times, banking has transitioned to a seamless digital experience, available at your fingertip and with this transition & expansion of digital banking, cyber security has emerged as an area of focus for banks. Mr.Vijay addressed the participants that transactions involving receipt of money do not require scanning barcodes/QR codes or entering MPIN.He directed the participants an  important tips to protect themselves from digital frauds and make safe transactions online like using Smart, verified apps only, browse secure and authorized websites only, use secure internet connections, be vigilant when using the card and to update your computer and mobile security. He guided all the participants to immediately report at Helpline Number 1930 in case of any Cyber fraud faced by them.

Dr.Megha conducted the stage and  presented vote of thanks to the resource person and Prof. Meenu Chopra took over the charge for broadcasting of the event. The event was successfully conducted with the hard hearted efforts of the committee members such as Dr.Nidhi, Prof. Meenu Chopra, Dr.Megha,Prof. PoojaPuri, Dr.Samiya, Dr.Amarbir Singh and Prof. TusharMore than 100Faculty members and students from commerce department participated in this Seminar and gained knowledge about theSafe Banking Practices.

Dr. Deepak Devgan,Dr.Poonam Sharma,Dr.Ajay Sehgal, Dr.Rachhpal Singh and other faculty members of Commerce department were present during the programme.