Provident Fund Alert: Looking at the increasing rate of online frauds, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a strong warning to its subscribers regarding the risk of internet fraud. In a tweet, the EPFO has suggested measures for the subscribers to protect provident fund accounts from online risks.Also Read – PF Interest Rate To Be Increased? Key EPFO Board Meeting To Be Held Next Month
Asking the subscribers to stay vigilant about the fraudulent schemes and scamsters, the EPFO has shared ways to protect provident fund accounts from online threats. Also Read – EPFO: A Step-By-Step Guide To Complete e-Nomination Process For PF Account Here
In the Twitter post, the EPFO has warned its member against sharing critical information, even if someone claims to be its representative and ask for them. The employment body has also clarified that it never asks subscribers to share their personal details like Aadhaar, PAN, UAN, bank account or OTP over phone or on social media. Also Read – PF Account: How To Check PF Account Balance?
“#EPFO never asks its members to provide their personal details like Aadhaar, PAN, UAN, Bank Account or OTP over phone or on social media,” the EPFO said in a tweet.
The PF subscribers must note that EPFO never asks its members to deposit any money through WhatsApp or any social media platforms for its services. The EPFO also asked the members not to respond to calls and messages asking them to share their…
