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Key Points

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The tool, called the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator, looks at many data sources.

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It classifies numbers as medium, high, or very high risk.

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Over 1,600 organizations, including banks and phone companies, are connected.

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Training was given to about 1,500 banks and financial groups.

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Summary

It tells banks if a phone number might be used for fraud.

Banks can then block the payment before money moves.

In just over a year, the tool helped stop more than five thousand crore rupees from being lost.

Everyone can also help by reporting weird messages or calls.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
financial fraud
cheating that steals money using computers or phones
risk indicator
a score that shows how likely something bad could happen
real‑time
happening instantly, without delay
onboarding
the first steps when a new customer starts using a service
mule accounts
fake bank accounts used to move stolen money
securities
investments like stocks or bonds
demat
an electronic way to keep investment papers
pension
money saved for when you stop working
stakeholders
people or groups who are involved
verification
checking if something is true
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