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Detailed explanation-1: -HDFC Bank launches ‘Vigil Aunty’ campaign to promote freedom from fraud. Mumbai, August 16, 2022: HDFC Bank today announced that the Bank will celebrate 75 years of India’s independence by launching a new campaign, ‘Vigil Aunty’, which will encourage people across the country to practise safe banking habits.

Detailed explanation-2: -HDFC Bank has launched a social media campaign called ‘Vigil Aunty’ to educate consumers on safe banking habits and cyber fraud awareness. Popular TV character ‘Lola Kutty’ will raise awareness through chat shows on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram among others.

Detailed explanation-3: -To Stay Safe and Stay Vigil from financial frauds, send ‘Hi Vigil Aunty’ on my WhatsApp number - 7290030000 or click here… More. To report unauthorized transactions on your account call us on 18002586161 and National Cyber Crime helpline number 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited or HDFC was among the first financial institutions in India to receive an “in principle” approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up a bank in the private sector.

Detailed explanation-5: -Today, she has donned the role of a ‘Vigil Aunty’ to warn people against all kinds of frauds and talk about safe banking. Anuradha Menon, aka Lola Kutty, is the banking giant’s influencer.