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EPFO warns members against fake links, phishing scams
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a fresh alert asking members to stay vigilant against fake links and phishing attempts. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), EPFO advised: “Think Before You Click! Avoid fake links, verify URLs and protect your personal information at all times.” The organisation shared its official website addresses, epfindia.gov.in or epfo.gov.in, and warned against clicking unverified links from SMS, email or social media. EPFO said it never asks for UAN, Aadhaar, PAN, OTP or login details via phone, WhatsApp or email. Members should report suspicious URLs to the EPFO helpdesk.
The Indian Opinion
The usual alarm over digital fraud is justified, but let's not turn every EPFO alert into a panic call. Some social media users exaggerate the threat, claiming the system is unsafe. The reality is simpler: follow basic caution, check URLs, never share UAN or OTP. The real test will be how many members actually ignore these warnings and fall prey. That number, if it rises, will tell us if awareness campaigns are working.
Sources (2): aajtak.in, ndtvprofit.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
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