Another month, another big news is waiting for government employees. If you are also a former govt employee then this article is for you. In August, the government implemented the New Pension Scheme. Since then, digital thugs have started using it as a weapon for their fraud. They are misleading people through fake calls. This is especially affecting pensioners and family pensioners.
Government warnings and tricks of scammers
Scammer callers are asking people for their PPO number, date of birth, and bank account details. The government has clarified that this type of information is not sought by any officer, and people should not share their personal information with anyone.
Initiatives of the Central Pension Accounting Office
When the cases of such frauds started increasing, the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) issued an advisory, advising pensioners to beware of fake forms sent through WhatsApp, email, and SMS. This advisory also explained how fraudsters threaten.
Need to be vigilant
The Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) has called upon pensioners and family pensioners to remain vigilant. They have been advised not to share personal information such as their PPO number, date of birth, and bank account with anyone, as these fraudsters are completely digital fraudsters. They have been advised not to fall into the trap.
