Post Office Account Fraud Alert: Beware of Scams During Account Updates

Cyber Threats Targeting Senior Citizens and Women

Cyber scammers often target senior citizens or women. These scammers make phone calls and pose as postal office employees. Subsequently, they inform individuals that due to non-updation of Aadhar card and PAN card details, their accounts will be closed.

Closing Accounts Due to Non-Update

Cyber scammers primarily target senior citizens or women. These scammers make phone calls and pose as postal office employees. Subsequently, they inform individuals that due to non-updation of Aadhar card and PAN card details, their accounts will be closed. Cybercriminals obtain sensitive information from people, and ultimately, they share an OTP to update the information.

Do Not Share Personal Information

When cyber scammers receive OTPs from victims, they steal money from their bank accounts. People should ignore calls or messages of this nature. This kind of fraud has been brought to people’s attention by the postal office to keep them informed. People should never share their date of birth, account number, mobile number, or OTP with anyone.

Protecting Yourself from Cyber Threats

Do not click on any unknown links in SMS or emails on your mobile. Do not share any sensitive information related to your bank account with anyone. Do not respond to any suspicious calls, messages, or emails, and block them. Con artists may tempt you with promises of winning a lottery or high returns on investments and may ask for money from you. Therefore, never send money to unknown individuals. If you encounter such threats, you can file a complaint at http://cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 for assistance.