PAN Card 2.0 is the new favorites of scammers! If you have an account in Indian Post Payment Bank (IPPB) be aware of a new scam. There are many reports of scammers sending messages to the account holders of Indian Post Payment Bank.
Scammers are sending messages that your account will be frozen. And scammers are saying non updation of PAN Card will lead to account freeze.
But the messages have a link to update PAN card details. Many people click on such links due to fear of account freeze. Scammers are using the new rule of PAN 2.0 announced by Central Government. Since people are not aware they fall prey.
IPPB Stance
IPPB has shared some tips to secure your finances. They have shared tips on secure digital banking practices in a social media post.
Update passwords,
- Don’t call fake customer care numbers
- Monitor your accounts
- Don’t open suspicious links
- Be cautious with public Wi-fi
- Verify banking communications.
Which Techniques Scammers Are Using?
Phishing is the way scammers trick you into sharing your personal information like passwords, bank details or credit card numbers. They send fake emails, messages or links that look like they are from trusted companies like your bank or a shopping website. If you click on those links or share your details, scammers can steal your information and use it against you.
PAN Card Scam Protection Tips
- Be aware of suspicious emails: Don’t open email attachments or click on unknown links. Scammers and Cybercriminals hide malicious content in such links shared. Then they can access your personal and financial details.
- Scrutinize details: Most importantly check file extensions, look out for typos, and grammatical mistakes. Also be careful of too-good-to-be-true offers. All of these are signs of scammers trying to access your financial information.
- Be careful with password protected files: Scammers are using password protected files to hide viruses very easily. These files are designed in such a way that they can compromise a device, steal passwords and mostly access data. So don’t open such files at any cost.
- Secure yourself: Everyone must update their different online banking passwords regularly. Many people find it difficult to remember passwords however you can use google password manager to store your passwords. Also don’t interact with fake customer care numbers and verify banking communications.
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