# Plain Words on gold365 id - Note 113
# Plain Words on gold365 id - Note 113 Casual Data CollectionApplicants are sometimes asked for PAN, Aadhaar images, selfies or screen-sharing during verification. Such data may be stored offshore under unclear retention policies and reused for spam or impersonation. Legitimate KYC happens inside official apps with published privacy contacts, never through forwarded APKs or remote-access tools. Deny OTP and remote-desktop requests outright. Verifying Advertised CompaniesSe