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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Suchitra Mandal

How your old forgotten UPI IDs may become a security risk and how to protect yourself

Setting up a new UPI ID is super easy these days. You just download a payment app, link your bank account, set a PIN, and you’re all set to make payments.

With so many apps out there offering better experiences or deals, people are switching apps faster than ever, which often leads to having multiple UPI IDs across different platforms. Many of these IDs you no longer use, remember, or don’t even realise are still active.

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