Safe habit guide
Never Share OTP
One-time codes are keys, not customer service information.
Practical explanation
This habit lowers the chance that a rushed click, shared device, leaked password, or fake support message can turn into account takeover.
Step-by-step guide
- Treat OTPs like passwords
- Read what the OTP message says
- Reject callers asking for codes
- Report any code request immediately
Common mistakes
- Reading codes over calls
- Sending screenshots of OTP messages
- Believing admin impersonators
Quick checklist
- OTP kept private
- Code purpose checked
- Caller verified
- Suspicious requests reported