A SMS is making the rounds, falsely claiming to be from India Post and urging recipients to update their PAN card details.
PIB Fact Check clarified that this SMS is fake and argued users should avoid sharing their personal and bank information with anyone.
India Post Office never sends any such messages.
A fake SMS is making the rounds, falsely claiming to be from India Post and urging recipients to update their PAN card details. According to PIB Fact Check, this message is a scam, and any such communication allegedly from India Post is not legitimate.
SurveyAccording to the image shared by PIB Fact Check on X, people are getting a SMS that reads, “Dear user your India post payment bank account has been blocked today please updated your PAN Card immediately click here the link-http://surl.li/iccpf”
PIB Fact Check clarified that this SMS is fake and argued users should avoid sharing their personal and bank information with anyone. “Claim: The customer’s India Post Payments bank account will be blocked within 24 hours if their Pan card is not updated,” PIB wrote. “This claim is #Fake. @IndiaPostOffice never sends any such messages. Never share your personal & bank details with anyone”
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Claim: The customer's India Post Payments bank account will be blocked within 24 hours if their Pan card is not updated. #PIBFactCheck:
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) August 19, 2024
❌ This claim is #Fake
➡️@IndiaPostOffice never sends any such messages
➡️Never share your personal & bank details with anyone pic.twitter.com/EgLaXXarOw
How to stay safe
- Verify the source: Always check the sender’s details and the authenticity of the message. Genuine organisations like India Post will not ask for sensitive information via SMS.
- Do not click on links: Avoid clicking on any suspicious links provided in SMS. These links can lead to phishing websites designed to steal your personal information.
- Report the scam: If you receive such a message, report it to the relevant authorities.
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- Use official channels: For any updates related to your PAN card or bank account, always use official websites or visit the nearest bank or post office.
- Educate yourself and others: Stay informed about the latest scams and share this knowledge with friends and family to help them avoid falling victim to such frauds.
- Beware of high-pressure tactics: Don’t rush into decisions.
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