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NPCI unveils UPI safety awareness campaign – ‘Main Moorkh Nahi Hoon’
Mumbai: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched the UPI safety awareness campaign ‘Main Moorkh Nahi Hoon’, aimed at educating citizens about the safe use of digital payment services and preventing scams. Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the campaign seeks to equip users with the skills to identify and counter common threats and scams in the digital space.
Although UPI is a secure platform, concerns over fraud have made some users wary of digital transactions. This initiative focuses on reinforcing UPI’s security features while offering practical advice on conducting safe transactions, encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their digital security.
Pankaj Tripathi, the campaign’s brand ambassador, stars in a series of six ad films that highlight prevalent scam tactics such as SMS phishing and deceptive online money schemes. The films, produced in 11 languages, are designed to reach a wide Indian audience, raising awareness across different regions and communities.
Two films in the series, Moongfaliwala and Paanwala, have already been released. These ads emphasise the need for vigilance and remind people not to let scammers exploit their kindness. The campaign aims to empower users to protect themselves from fraud and promote confidence in using UPI for secure transactions.
NPCI MD & CEO Dilip Asbe said, “As India moves towards a digital-first future, it is important to empower citizens to prevent digital frauds. We believe this Digital Public Good campaign, through impactful and relatable stories, will empower users and equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and fight online scams. User awareness is important to build trust in digital payment services and promote financial inclusion.”
Ogilvy India chief advisor Piyush Pandey said, “This campaign recognises and salutes the common man with common sense. Enough common sense to protect himself/herself from being cheated by thieves and frauds. The common man becomes an influencer whose confidence is an inspiration, for everyone like you and me, to be smarter, and not be treated like a naive person, vulnerable to the cheats. Therefore, the line ‘Main Moorkh Nahi Hoon’.”
The 360-degree media campaign aims to increase user education and reduce online scams, thereby boosting confidence in digital payments.
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