Last Update: December 30, 2022, 19:15 IST
EPFO has suggested some steps to protect its accounts while cautioning its subscribers to watch out for online fraudulent activities.
Never give your UAN, password, PAN, Aadhaar, bank account information, OTP or any other personal or financial information to anyone.
Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued an alert to the possible risks of internet fraud with provident fund accounts of employees. EPFO has suggested some steps to protect its accounts while cautioning its subscribers to watch out for online fraudulent activities.
EPFO has cautioned its members against disclosing sensitive information even if someone claims to be its representative and makes a request. The apex retirement fund body said it never requests personal information like Aadhaar, PAN, UAN, bank account or OTP from subscribers over phone, WhatsApp or social media.
Here are some ways to protect your EPFO account:
Never provide personal information or pay money in response to calls or texts from someone posing as an EPFO representative.
Never give your Universal Account Number (UAN), password, Aadhaar, bank account information, OTP, or any other financial information.
EPF members can keep their financial and personal information on DigiLocker only to prevent frauds. DigiLocker is a secure cloud-based platform for document and certificate storage, distribution and verification.
You can quickly sign up for DigiLocker using your cell phone or Aadhaar number. Your cell number or 12 digit Aadhaar number will be verified by sending an OTP after you join. Your security PIN should then be set for two-factor authentication. You can then upload the documents you want to DigiLocker by clicking on the Upload Documents button.
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