India post fake sms scam to update pan card details fact check

Post Office Fake Message Alert: Cyber ​​criminals are adopting new methods every day to carry out their plans. In different types of incidents, people become victims of cyber fraud and lose their capital. The government has repeatedly warned that people should not share their confidential information with anyone and should verify any call-message before trusting it. In recent times, an attempt has been made to trap people in a fake SMS scam. Criminals pretend that the message has been sent by India Post i.e. Post Office, whereas it is a fraud. What is the whole matter, let us know.

SMS for blocking bank account

According to reports, in recent days people have been receiving messages on their mobile numbers. It is being said that if users do not update their PAN card details within 24 hours, their India Post Payments Bank account will be blocked. A link is also being sent to people to update PAN card. People are being asked to click on the link.

Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has termed this SMS as completely fraudulent and fake. PIB Fact Check on social media platform X has said that any SMS being sent in the name of India Post regarding PAN card update is not true. PIB says that such messages are never sent from the post office. Users have been asked to remain alert.

It is noteworthy that a large number of people in rural areas keep their accounts in post offices and can fall prey to such SMS.

What do you have to do?

Be sure to verify any SMS that you do not find trustworthy.
If a link has been inserted with any message, avoid clicking on it.
By doing this, your personal information may be stolen and there may be financial loss.