Cyber scams have surged, with criminals targeting hard-earned money through deceptive messages, including banks, Aadhaar, and financial notices. Therefore, users must avoid clicking unknown links to prevent account losses, as officials warn that fraudulent e-PAN emails can empty accounts immediately and compromise personal data.
PIB Advisory on Fake e-PAN Emails
Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed that emails requesting e-PAN downloads are completely fake, urging users not to respond or click links, and to protect banking details vigilantly.
📢Have you also received an email asking you to download e-PAN Card❓#PIBFactCheck
⚠️This Email is #Fake
✅Do not respond to any emails, links, calls & SMS asking you to share financial & sensitive information
➡️Details on reporting phishing E-mails: https://t.co/nMxyPtwN00 pic.twitter.com/BXwZXbPk70
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 18, 2026
Identifying Fraudulent Emails
Users should check emails carefully, avoid unknown links, note blurred logos, spelling mistakes, urgent update messages, and suspicious formatting before interacting.
Steps After Clicking Fake Emails
If a user clicks accidentally, they should immediately disconnect from the internet, avoid sharing further sensitive data, change all banking passwords, scan the system with antivirus, and delete downloaded files without opening. Users should also notify their bank and contact the Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 if fraud occurs.
