There is important news for PAN card holders. At present, PAN cards have become an important document along with Aadhaar card. Meanwhile, the central government is working one after another to bring transparency about the use of this PAN card. This time was no exception. The government launched the e-PAN Card a few days ago. The e-PAN Card is more secure compared to the regular PAN card.
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Additionally, it can also be used digitally. Speaking of the features of the e-PAN Card, it includes a QR code that can be scanned to obtain complete information about the PAN cardholder. Since the launch of the e-PAN Card, people have been continuously eager to obtain it, but this eagerness can lead to significant losses, as cyber fraudsters have become active regarding the e-PAN Card. An alert has been issued by the government regarding this scam. Let’s find out….
PIB issues warning about the e-PAN Card scam
The Press Information Bureau has alerted people regarding the e-PAN Card scam. PIB stated that if you have received any email regarding downloading the e-PAN Card, you need to be very cautious. This could be a scammer’s trick.
According to PIB, no official email is sent regarding the e-PAN Card.
If you have received any email about downloading the e-PAN Card, delete it. Do not click on any links included with it and do not download any attachments. A single mistake could make you a victim of a phishing attack.
📢Have you also received an email asking you to download e-PAN Card❓#PIBFactCheck
⚠️This Email is #Fake
✅Do not respond to any emails, links, calls & SMS asking you to share financial & sensitive information
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— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) December 22, 2024
