If you work in government or private sector and your PF gets deducted, then this news is for you only. In fact, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a warning to crores of employees working in the organized sectors of the country to avoid increasing cyber fraud. EPFO has appealed to its members not to share the confidential information of their accounts with anyone.
EPFO warned
EPFO posted on its official social media platform X that the organization never asks its members for their account details. If someone pretending to be an employee of EPFO asks for Universal Account Number (UAN), password, PAN number, Aadhaar number, bank account details, or OTP through phone, email, message, or WhatsApp, do not share it.
Never share your UAN, password, OTP, or bank details with anyone. EPFO will never ask for this information. Protecting these details is essential to keeping your money secure.#EPFO #EPFOWithYou #HumHainNaa #EPF #PF #EPFO #epf@mygovindia @PMOIndia @LabourMinistry, pic.twitter.com/MN1a4nYIFm
— EPFO (@socialepfo) January 5, 2025
Cyber fraud can cause huge losses
The organization has warned that cyber criminals may try to cheat employees by posing as EPFO officers. These criminals can misuse your confidential information and withdraw the money deposited in your provident fund account.
advice on filing a complaint
If someone asks you for confidential information in the name of EPFO, then become alert immediately and complain about it. Apart from this, EPFO has advised its members not to use cyber cafes or public devices for any process related to their account.
Use personal device
EPFO has suggested employees to use only their personal devices, such as laptop, computer, tablet or mobile phone for all activities related to their account. This keeps account information safe and reduces the risk of fraud.
EPFO’s security initiative
EPFO is continuously making employees aware through its official website and social media. The organization has emphasized on measures to avoid cyber crime, so that members’ accounts and the money deposited in them remain safe.
Be careful, stay safe
This warning of EPFO is an important step, because the cases of cyber fraud are continuously increasing. Members need to maintain the confidentiality of their accounts and be cautious of unknown persons. This step of the organization is to protect the hard-earned money of the employees. Employees should be aware of their rights and safety measures.
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