EPFO Security Advisory: Cyber Security Advisory: Use only the official website of EPFO and do not click on any suspicious link. Do not share your UAN, password, OTP, Aadhaar, PAN or bank details with anyone. Be alert, stay safe. EPFO has made a post through its official account on its social media platform X, in which EPFO members have been asked to strictly follow the guidelines for the safety of their personal and financial information. EPFO has shared many important but straightforward instructions. By following these guidelines, all members can protect themselves from basic safety frauds.
Cyber security advice given
Let us tell you that EPFO has asked its official X account to use only the official website of EPFO and has prohibited clicking on any suspicious link. With this information, do not share your UAN, password, OTP, Aadhar, PAN or bank details with anyone. Be cautious with these instructions; stay safe.
Know what important safety advice was given.
It is written in the post that members are strictly advised. Members are required to strictly follow the guidelines given below to protect their personal and financial information. The post further states that:
Always visit the official website of EPFO.
https://www.epfindia.gov.in
https://www.epfo.gov.in
https://www.unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
Do not click on unverified links.
Click only on authenticated links through messages, emails and social media.
Do not share at all on unofficial websites.
Do not share your UAN, PPO, password, Aadhaar, PAN, bank details or OTP on any unofficial website.
Verify the domain.
Before logging in, please verify the URL of the website. Do not log in if there is any variation.
report immediately
If you receive information about any suspicious website or phishing, report it on the official EPFO website or through the cyber security report medium.
Keep these things in mind.
EPFO does not ask for any member’s personal details, OTP, or login details through phone calls, WhatsApp, or email.