Indian Railway Issues Cyber Alert for Employees and Pensioners Over Fraud Calls
Indian Railway has warned employees and pensioners about cyber fraudsters posing as senior officials seeking bank and personal details, cautioning that fake PPO and KYC requests could empty accounts.
- Indian Railway cyber alert issued.
- Fake PPO and KYC calls reported.
- Employees and pensioners urged to stay cautious.
The Indian Railways has issued a strong warning after reports surfaced of cyber criminals targeting railway employees and pensioners. Fraudsters are reportedly impersonating senior railway officials and attempting to extract sensitive financial information.
According to officials, scammers are contacting victims through phone calls SMS and WhatsApp messages. They claim to be updating PPO records verifying KYC details or offering additional pension benefits. In reality, these messages are designed to steal bank details passwords and OTPs.
The Railway Board clarified that no railway official is authorised to seek personal or banking information through calls messages or social media platforms. Employees and pensioners have been advised to treat such requests as fraudulent and avoid sharing any confidential data.
Special caution has been issued for pensioners who are often targeted due to limited digital awareness. The board urged families to educate elderly members about such scams and ensure they do not respond to suspicious communications.
Officials have asked victims or recipients of doubtful calls to immediately report the matter to the local cyber cell or the concerned railway administrative office. Prompt reporting can help prevent financial losses and assist authorities in tracking the fraudsters.
