India Post Payment Bank!
A new cyber problem has been found in the digital world in recent years. Nefarious individuals who bank with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) have come into sight, distributing a misleading message that has caused tension among many. This message pretends that the accounts of the bank are about to become inactive if the PAN card information of the customers is not updated within 24 hours is the reason for this alarm.
A deceptive message that even has a wrong and doubtful link for ‘KYC login updates’ has also been attached to the mail that is sent to the recipient. Nevertheless, it is stakeholders to understand that this message is a sheer lie and could potentially harm them.
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The Lie in the Message
Press Information Bureau (PIB) responded the latest version of the message in real-time. PIB has freshly announced that the message, circulating, is a scam. India Post Payments Bank does not send such notifications to its customers.
PIB came up with a press release, saying, “IndiaPostOffice never sends any such messages. Never share your personal & bank details with anyone”.
Self-defense from Scams
For example, to secure yourself from such activities, you must take into account these suggestions:
- Always look for the source of the message. Do not trust the ones from banks and official institutions.
- You must be cautious about any URLs in unsolicited mail or such mail that is requiring personal or financial information.
- When dilemmas arise, a person can immediately get through to India Post Payments Bank by way of the official sources.
- Get information on the PIB Fact Check service. It helps to verify the originality of the messages.
Checking the filename and attachment security
Press Information Bureau has the privilege to validate suspicious messages using several means:
- Go to the fact-check page of the PIB website at https://factcheck.pib.gov.in
- Send the message to the WhatsApp number +91 8799711259
- Send the message by email to pibfactcheck@gmail.com
People can shelter themselves against getting trapped in such flim-flam by listening to the cyber security articles and remain vigil. Remember, India Post Payments Bank never asks for the credit card PAN numbers via text or email. To be safe when unsure, it is always good, to begin with, contacts the banker through the official channels or use fact-checking services.
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FAQs
1. Does India Post Payments Bank send messages about account blocking?
No, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) does not send messages claiming that accounts will be blocked if PAN card details are not updated. Such messages are fake and should be ignored. Always verify any communication directly with the bank.
2. What should I do if I receive a suspicious message about my IPPB account?
If you receive a suspicious message, do not click on any links or share your personal information. Instead, report the message to PIB Fact Check or contact India Post Payments Bank directly through their official channels.
