Fake email in the name of e-PAN can make you bankrupt

If you have received any email related to e-PAN card, then be alert. This mail is fake and has been sent to steal your personal information. Know how to avoid it and where to complain

If you have received any email related to e-PAN card in your inbox, then be alert! This mail can ruin you financially. Government agencies have clarified that such emails are completely fake and their purpose is to steal sensitive information like your bank details, Aadhaar number, password.

What is e-PAN scam?

Recently many people received an email claiming to download e-PAN card. In this mail, an attempt is made to contact the user through link, call or SMS. But this mail is not real - it is a cyber fraud.

How does cheating happen?

On clicking the link given in the mail, a fake website opens

There you are asked for bank details, PAN number, Aadhaar number or password

If you give the information, hackers can withdraw money from your account.

Warning from government agencies

Government agencies have clarified that they never ask for personal information through email or SMS. If you get any such mail, complain about it immediately.

Where to complain?

You can complain about such fake mail on www.cybercrime.gov.in or send a report to the concerned email address.

What to do, what not to do

Do not click on any unknown link

Do not give your personal information to anyone

Check the authenticity of the email

Register a complaint on the cyber crime portal.