PF Account Safety: If you are a member of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), this information is highly useful for you. Recently, the EPFO ​​has rolled out numerous digital facilities for its millions of members, making it easy to complete PF-related tasks from home in minutes. However, alongside the growing use of online digital services, cyber fraudsters are employing new tactics to obtain people's personal information. In light of this, the EPFO ​​has issued an important warning to PF account holders via a post on its official platform. Let’s explore this in detail...

What is the EPFO ​​alert?

The EPFO ​​has advised PF account holders to remain cautious in a post on its social media platform, X. The organization has urged users to verify any link before clicking on it to avoid any issues. Specifically, users should only utilize the official EPFO ​​website, as cyber fraudsters can target individuals using fake websites and malicious links.

Information the EPFO ​​never asks for

• The EPFO ​​never asks for an OTP via phone calls.
• It never asks users to share an OTP via WhatsApp, SMS, or email.
• The organization never requests login passwords or banking details.
• If anyone asks for such information in the name of the EPFO, ignore the request immediately.

How to identify fake links?

• Carefully check the URL before clicking on a link.
• Even a minor spelling error in the website name could indicate fraud.
• Log in only through the official website.
• Report any suspicious websites or links to the EPFO ​​helpdesk immediately.

Information you should never share

• Do not share your UAN (Universal Account Number) with any unknown person. Keep your Aadhaar number, PAN card details, and banking information safe.
• Do not share your OTP under any circumstances.
• Do not enter your personal information on links received via social media, email, or SMS.

Follow these tips to avoid cyber fraud:

• Use only the official EPFO ​​portal.
• Maintain a strong password and change it periodically.
• Stay away from suspicious links and messages.