Beware of Fake Post Office SMS Scams!

Cyber criminals use new tactics daily to commit fraud, targeting unsuspecting victims

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People are warned repeatedly by the government not to share confidential information or trust unverified calls/messages

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Recently, a fake SMS scam posing as an India Post message has been reported

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The scam claims that users' India Post Payments Bank accounts will be blocked if PAN card details aren't updated within 24 hours

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A link is provided in the SMS for users to update their PAN card details

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PIB Fact Check has confirmed that these SMS messages are fraudulent and not from India Post

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PIB clarified that India Post never sends such messages requesting PAN card updates

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Rural areas, where many people use post office accounts, are particularly vulnerable to this scam

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Always verify any suspicious SMS that seems untrustworthy or asks you to click on links

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Clicking on such links can lead to personal information theft and financial loss

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Beware of Fake Post Office SMS Scams!

Beware of Fake Post Office SMS Scams!

Cyber criminals use new tactics daily to commit fraud, targeting unsuspecting victims

Cyber criminals use new tactics daily to commit fraud, targeting unsuspecting victims

People are warned repeatedly by the government not to share confidential information or trust unverified calls/messages

People are warned repeatedly by the government not to share confidential information or trust unverified calls/messages

Recently, a fake SMS scam posing as an India Post message has been reported

Recently, a fake SMS scam posing as an India Post message has been reported

The scam claims that users' India Post Payments Bank accounts will be blocked if PAN card details aren't updated within 24 hours

The scam claims that users' India Post Payments Bank accounts will be blocked if PAN card details aren't updated within 24 hours

A link is provided in the SMS for users to update their PAN card details

A link is provided in the SMS for users to update their PAN card details

PIB Fact Check has confirmed that these SMS messages are fraudulent and not from India Post

PIB Fact Check has confirmed that these SMS messages are fraudulent and not from India Post

PIB clarified that India Post never sends such messages requesting PAN card updates

PIB clarified that India Post never sends such messages requesting PAN card updates

Rural areas, where many people use post office accounts, are particularly vulnerable to this scam

Rural areas, where many people use post office accounts, are particularly vulnerable to this scam

Always verify any suspicious SMS that seems untrustworthy or asks you to click on links

Always verify any suspicious SMS that seems untrustworthy or asks you to click on links

Clicking on such links can lead to personal information theft and financial loss

Clicking on such links can lead to personal information theft and financial loss

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