The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has asked endorsers to remain be careful with the expanding on the web misrepresentation, as the quantity of cases has been on the ascent. The state-possessed association, via online media stages, cautioned its endorsers in regard to the gamble of web extortion. EPFO has likewise directed out measures for supporters toward safeguarding opportune asset accounts from online fakes. It has additional financial backers to stay watchful with regards to the false plans.

On Twitter, EPFO cautioned supporters against imparting significant data to anybody that goes about as a delegate of the association and requests individual subtleties. The association has explained that its representatives don’t request subtleties, for example, Aadhaar Card, PAN, UAN, ledger, or OTP. The association said that its workers don’t request such subtleties. In a tweet, EPFO said, “#EPFO never requests that its individuals give their own subtleties like Aadhaar, PAN, UAN, Bank Account or OTP over the telephone or via online media.

The association has additionally asked its endorsers not to answer calls and messages that request that they share subtleties like Aadhaar Card, PAN, UAN, Bank Account, or OTP. It has likewise cautioned supporters not to send cash in the appearance of EPFO authorities. On the off chance that you’re ceaselessly getting calls or messages that are requesting that you offer such subtleties, you ought to quickly illuminate EPFO about them. Endorsers can contact EPFO on its true site at www.epfindia.gov.

The most effective method to get an EPFO account:

– Endorsers can pursue DigiLocker to get their subtleties. They can join with either their cell phone number or Aadhaar number. Your portable number should be connected to the Aadhaar Card to get your EPFO account.

– Assuming that you use Aadhaar Card, the subtleties will be checked by means of OTP.

– You should set a security PIN for two-factor confirmation.

 – When the record is made, click on the ‘Transfer Documents’ choice to transfer the archives.

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