Government employees be careful! Dalla is being credited to bank accounts under the name of 8th Pay Commission

• New fund for cyber criminals under 8th Pay Commission
• High Alert from ‘such’ links
• Bank account of government employees in danger?

8th Pay Commission Scam: Cybercriminals have adopted a new scheme targeting government employees across the country. A new and dangerous form of cyber fraud has come to light where money is being withdrawn from bank accounts under the pretext of informing the concerned about the estimated salary hike under the 8th Pay Commission. The Central Government through a social media post on X has warned the employees about the ongoing cyber fraud.

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How is cheating done?

According to a social media post on CyberdostI4C, WhatsApp messages have been sent to several government employees. In which they were asked to click on the APK file link. In which they are claimed to be informed about their approximate revised pay under the 8th Pay Commission.

High Alert from ‘such’ links

According to a CyberdostI4C social media post on X, government employees are being asked to download the APK file by clicking on a link through a WhatsApp message, which claims to inform them of their estimated salary hike under the 8th Pay Commission. Once the APK file is installed, the access to the mobile phone goes directly to the fraudsters.

Bank account of government employees in danger?

Government employees are receiving WhatsApp messages claiming their salary under the 8th Pay Commission. It is important to note that these messages are fake. They ask users to download an APK file. Once the APK file is installed, scammers gain access to the employee’s mobile phone. And the money is withdrawn directly from the bank account.

Important advice for employees

Government never sends APK files on WhatsApp.

Downloading APK files from untrusted sources can be dangerous.

For information related to salary, pension or pay commission, always visit the official government website.

Government employees should not fall prey to attractive promises and trust only official sources. A little carelessness can lead to huge financial losses. Be alert on time and protect your hard earned money.

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