Risks to Bank of Baroda account holders
News image via TOI Hyderabad. 28 July 2026. If the leaked data really includes customer details, Aadhaar information, loan documents, and internal bank records , then the biggest risk is usually identity fraud and highly convincing scams rather than someone directly emptying your bank account. Here are some simple real-life scenarios. 1. "I'm calling from Bank of Baroda" A scammer knows: Your name Mobile number Aadhaar number Branch Last loan amount They call and say: "Sir, we're calling from your branch regarding the recent data breach. Please verify the OTP sent to your phone." Because they already know so much about you, the call sounds genuine. Risk: They trick you into sharing an OTP or UPI PIN. 2. Fake KYC Update You receive an SMS or WhatsApp message: "Your KYC has expired. Click here within 24 hours." The fake website already displays your name and partial Aadhaar number. You trust it and enter: Internet banking...