India, Jan. 20 -- Cybercrime linked to pension services has shown a steady rise, with senior citizens increasingly becoming targets. Fraudsters have begun exploiting the life certificate update process, which pensioners must complete to continue receiving monthly payments. In a recent case, a retired police officer lost Rs.2.40 lakh after being misled by individuals posing as officials handling pension records. The incident has renewed calls from authorities asking pensioners to use only verified platforms and avoid responding to unsolicited communication.

Pension Scam Alert

According to the complaint, the retired officer received a phone call from an unknown person who claimed that his pension life certificate had expired and needed im...