QuickCheck: Is it safe to provide your OTP or TAC to an unknown caller?


Lately, there have been reports of smartphone users being asked for their one time passcode (OTP) or transaction authorisation code (TAC) over the phone after installing certain smartphone apps.

Is it safe to provide such information in a phone call – or any form of electronic communication – to individuals you do not personally know?

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