The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has understood the pulse of the nation and has given a very crucial message to all the employees. While you attempt to log in to your account on the EPFO website, you will be confronted by a very big pop-up box that warns you about protecting your account from cyber fraud.
EPFO stands for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation which is a government organisation related to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It assists in ensuring social and economic security for people belonging to the working population of the organized sector. Now, EPFO is advising its members to protect their UAN (Universal Account Number) and passwords to prevent falling into the trap of online fraud.
EPFO Warning on cyber fraud
Whenever you open the EPFO website, there is a pop-up message that appears on the screen. The message reads, ‘As your UAN and password are crucial do not be a victim of cyber fraud.’ This means that the UAN and the password entered should not fall into the wrong hands.
Secure Your UAN and Password
One risk associated with your UAN and password being with you is that it can be used fraudulently online. If you want to ensure that your money is secure, it would be wise to take all necessary measures to protect your UAN and password. Ensure that you use your own device to log into your EPF account to eliminate any unauthorized access to your account.
EPF: Tips to Avoid Cyber Fraud
EPFO has shared some easy tips to help employees stay safe from cyber fraud:
1. Ensure you have installed a good antivirus or anti-malware software on your phone, computer or laptop.
2. Always update your devices so that you can always be safe from harm.
3. Choose a powerful, complex password for your EPF account and never disclose it to anyone, including OTPs.
Be cautious and do not disclose your EPF account information! Taking these measures will ensure that your UAN and password are safe from fraudulent individuals online.
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