Guwahati, 23rd June: The Assam Police have issued a public alert about a new scam specifically targeting retired individuals in the state. According to a post on their official Twitter account, scammers are posing as Treasury Officers and contacting retirees with false claims that their pensions are being terminated.
- Impersonation: Scammers are calling retirees, pretending to be Treasury Officers.
- False Claims: These callers falsely claim that the retirees’ pensions are being terminated.
- Targets: The scam is specifically aimed at retired individuals who depend on their pensions.
- Do Not Respond: The public is advised not to respond to these fraudulent calls.
- Block Numbers: Individuals should block the phone numbers used by the scammers.
- Verify Information: Always verify any pension-related information directly with the appropriate government department.
- Report Incidents: Victims of such fraud attempts are urged to report the incidents at cybercrime.gov.in.
The police stress the importance of remaining vigilant against financial scams and ensuring the authenticity of any official-sounding requests related to pensions. This alert serves as a crucial reminder for retirees to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes.
By spreading this information, the Assam Police aim to safeguard the financial security of retirees and prevent scammers from exploiting vulnerable individuals.
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