SENT MONEY TO WRONG PERSON VIA UPI?

Don’t waste time, read how to get it back. Written by Prince Kumar Photo Credit: Pexels

WRONG UPI TRANSACTIONS

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STEP 1: TRY TO TALK IT OUT

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STEP 2: CALL YOUR BANK

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STEP 2: CONTINUED

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IF YOU DO NOT GET YOUR MONEY BACK

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STEP 3: REACH OUT TO RBI

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STEP 3: CONTINUED

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IN NUT SHELL

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