EPFO Pension Alert: Recently, a news has gone viral claiming that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a new rule for pensioners.
The news claims that pensioners will have to submit a new form by July 25, 2025, otherwise their pension may be discontinued. But is this news true at all? What are the Central Government and EPFO saying on this matter?
Come, in this post, let us find out the real truth behind this viral news and discuss some important issues for pensioners.
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The real truth of the viral news
This news, which has spread on social media and various news portals, is completely baseless and fake. The central government has completely denied this claim. The Press Information Bureau (PIB), through its fact-check unit, has clarified that the EPFO has not issued any such new form for pensioners.
The EPFO, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has stated that there is no risk of pension services being stopped and has requested everyone to be cautious of such misleading news.
Why does this type of news spread?
The main purpose of spreading such fake news is to create confusion and panic among the general public.
Many times, cybercriminals try to take advantage of this opportunity to steal personal information. They target pensioners because of their high sensitivity in this matter. Therefore, it is very important to refrain from clicking on any unknown links or sharing personal information.
What should pensioners do?
If you are an EPFO pensioner, here are some suggestions for you:
- Trust only official sources: For any information related to pension or EPFO, always follow the official website of EPFO (epfindia.gov.in) or their social media handles.
- Do not click on unknown links: Do not trust unknown links or messages received through WhatsApp or any other medium. These could be phishing links, through which your banking information could be stolen.
- Contact in case of doubt: If you have any doubts or want to verify any news, call the EPFO helpline number directly or contact their nearest office.
- Increase awareness: Share this information with other pensioners you know and make them aware of such fake news as well.
In conclusion, the news that has spread about the discontinuation of EPFO pension is nothing but a rumour. No such directive has been issued by the government or the EPFO.
So, rest assured and trust only the information received from reliable sources. Your pension is completely secure.
