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Pensioners in New Delhi are being targeted by a fake WhatsApp scam. The CPAO has advised pensioners not to share personal details and to be cautious. Learn how to protect yourself.
In recent times, scammers in Delhi have been sending fake WhatsApp messages posing as officials of the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) to defraud pensioners.
Through these messages, pensioners are being asked to fill out fake forms and are being warned that their pension will be stopped if they do not do so.
These types of messages are not only confusing pensioners but also stealing sensitive details like their bank account details and Pension Payment Order (PPO) numbers.
Scammers steal pensioners' personal details, such as bank and PPO numbers, so that they can commit financial scams. In such a situation, pensioners need to be alert.
Always double-check the authenticity of texts received from CPAO or any other government agency. Government agencies do not ask for sensitive data on platforms like WhatsApp.
Never share your PPO number, bank account information, or other personal information on WhatsApp or any other messaging app.
If you receive any suspicious message, contact the official numbers of CPAO or your bank instead of using the contact number provided in the message.
To avoid this, pensioners should always keep themselves updated and inform other pensioners about it. If any fraud is detected, immediately inform the police.