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FIRE for Indians: Reality or Myth?

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi April 13, 2025
Spare phone, bank cards, a body pouch and a hip pouch laid out to protect your money abroad
Posted inMoney

The Spare Phone and the ₹5,000 Card: How I Protected My Money Abroad

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
Hot air balloons drifting over the rock valleys of Cappadocia at sunrise
Posted inTravel

Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia and Turkey in 18 Days: A Solo Itinerary

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
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Fake Electricity Bill APK and .mobileconfig Scams in India: How to Spot, Remove and Report

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
Fake electricity bill messages push an APK file on Android and a configuration profile on iPhone. Here is how the scam works, how to remove it and where to report it.
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Old Coin Buyer Scam in India: How ‘Rare ₹1 Note’ Offers Steal Your KYC

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
Ads promising lakhs for old ₹1 notes and coins are used to collect your Aadhaar, PAN and bank details. Here is how the scam works and what to do if you shared them.
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Why a SIM Card Lock Is Your Phone’s Most Overlooked Security Shield

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
A SIM card lock stops a thief from using your number for OTPs after a phone theft. Here is how to set a SIM PIN, what it does not protect against, and the PUK trap.
Spare phone, bank cards, a body pouch and a hip pouch laid out to protect your money abroad

The Spare Phone and the ₹5,000 Card: How I Protected My Money Abroad

Posted by Satyendra K Dwivedi October 14, 2026
Four cards, a ₹5,000 limit on the one I tapped, a spare phone in the day pack and split cash. This is how I protected my money abroad on an 18-day solo trip.

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  • The Spare Phone and the ₹5,000 Card: How I Protected My Money Abroad
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