AWARENESS NOTICE
Caution Regarding Fraudulent Activities Carried Out In the Name of Government Schemes.
It has been observed that many fake agencies/ individuals are involved in fraudulent practices in the name of Government Organizations. Some of the modus operandi of these fake agencies/ individuals are given below:-
* Using name similar to Government Schemes, with minor spelling change and operating "Phishing Sites." For example- "PM Ujjwala Yojana" was misused for fake allotment of LPG Distributorship via fake website - http://www.ujwalayojana.org). It may be noted that there is one letter difference between "Ujjwala" and "Ujwala".
* Using the logo of Government Schemes, photo of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Cabinet Minister etc. in their websites.
* Alluring citizens by promising Government Jobs, by issuing appointment letters on fake Government Letters and extorting money.
Customers are therefore cautioned not to fall in the trap of such dubious agencies/ organizations/ individuals involved in the fraudulent practices in the name of Government Organizations.
Security Advisory for Customers:
* Do not click on any link in SMS or Emails. Clicking on such link may install virus in your mobile and can steal confidential information, such as - User Name, Passwords, Debit/ Credit Card Numbers, and PIN etc.
* Do not cut and paste the link from the message into your device's browser. Fraudster can make the link look like real, but it actually redirects to malicious websites.
* Do not reply to suspicious SMS or Emails. Even if the SMS/ Emails came from someone you know, be wary about clicking on SMS links or opening the Email attachments.
* Use anti-virus software for mobile device and for every other devices and keep them updated.
Security Awareness Alert: Fake Mobile Numbers of Bank on Google Search Result
It has been observed that fraudsters have edited and inserted their mobile numbers in the Bank details on Google Search Result. The customers inadvertently contact these fake mobile numbers and fell victim to fraudster’s malicious activity. In this regard, customers are advised not to use mobile numbers of bank's offices shown in Google Search Result. Customers should use the contact numbers displayed on Bank’s website –punjabandsindbank.co.in
