Home & Financial Safety
🏠 Home Safety Tips
- Lock Smart: Install peepholes, door chains, and smart doorbells. Never open door to strangers.
- Emergency Contacts: Keep printed list of emergency numbers (14567, 112, family) near phone or fridge.
- Anti-Slip Measures: Use non-slip mats in bathroom, remove loose rugs, install grab bars.
- Light It Up: Motion-sensor lights outside, night lamps in hallways and bathrooms.
- Check-Ins: Register for free monthly wellness calls via National Elder Line (14567).
- Trusted Network: Share spare key only with trusted neighbor or relative — not domestic help.
💰 Financial Safety Tips
- Never Share OTPs/PINs: Banks & govt never ask for these. If asked — it’s a scam.
- Joint Account Caution: Avoid adding non-family members. Use “either-or-survivor” only with trusted children.
- Property Papers: Never sign documents without reading or consulting lawyer/friend.
- Pension Safety: Use direct bank deposit. Avoid handing over passbook/ATM card to anyone.
- Verify Caregivers: Demand police verification and 2 references before hiring.
- Report Fraud Immediately: Call Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in
