EFPO shares security advisory: Here’s how to safeguard your account, in simple steps
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) today, on 7 October, shared an important security advisory for subscribers.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the retirement fund body’s official channel advised members to “strictly follow guidelines” in order to protect their personal and financial information.
The EPFO shared a number of key but simple steps, that all members can follow in order to secure themselves against a number of common cybersecurity frauds.
Here’s a look at the cybersecurity advise:
“Use only the official EPFO website and do not click on any suspicious links. Do not share your UAN, password, OTP, Aadhaar, PAN, or bank details with anyone. Stay alert, stay safe,” the EPFO’s official account posted on X.
“Important security advisory. Members are strictly advised to follow the guidelines below to protect their personal and financial information,” it added. Here’s a look:
- Always visit only official EPFO website
https://www.epfindia.gov.in
https://www.unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
- Never click on unverified web links
These could be shared via SMS, email or social media
UAN, PPO, password, Aadhaar, PAN, bank details or OTP, on any website other than the official EPFO portals.
URLs carefully before logging in, especially noting spelling variations or unusual domains.
Suspicious websites, messages or phishing attempts to the EPFO’s official helpdesk or cybersecurity reporting channels.
The EPFO does not ask for personal details, OTPs, or login credentials through phone calls, WhatsApp, SMS, social media or email.
- Follow the official social media handles, here:
X and YouTube — officialepfo, Instagram: social_epfo, Facebook: socialepfo, LinkedIn: epfoofficial
