RBI rolls out one time rescue card for scam victims | TheBriefWire
RBI rolls out one time rescue card for scam victims
Published 24 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis The RBI has expanded customer protection rules for digital payment frauds to cover cases where people are tricked into sending money to scammers and
Synopsis 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 mechanism for small-value frauds. Eligible victims can receive up to 85% of their losses, subject to a cap of โน25,000. The rules take effect from January 1, 2027.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 5:54 PM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 11:36 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis 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 mechanism for small-value frauds.
Eligible victims can receive up to 85% of their losses, subject to a cap of โน25,000. The rules take effect from January 1, 2027.