Archive · 30 Nov 2025
SBI Warns Pensioners About Fake Calls
The State Bank of India (SBI) has warned retiring individuals and pensioners about fake calls from fraudsters.
These scammers pretend to be bank or treasury officials and ask for sensitive information like OTPs and PPO numbers.
They try to change the registered mobile number linked to the account to steal pension funds.
SBI advises never to share such details over the phone and to verify any suspicious communication through official helplines.
It's important to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to prevent fraud.
SBI has warned retiring individuals and pensioners about fraudsters posing as bank or treasury officials.
Scammers ask for OTPs and PPO numbers to gain access to pensioners' bank accounts.
Fraudsters attempt to change the registered mobile number to intercept future OTPs.
SBI advises never to share sensitive banking details over the phone and to verify communication via official helplines.
Pensioners are urged to report any unauthorized attempts to change their registered mobile number.
- Who
- Retiring individuals and pensioners
- What
- Fraudsters posing as bank or treasury officials are targeting pensioners to obtain sensitive banking information
- When
- The warning was issued on November 27, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To trick pensioners into sharing sensitive banking details for unauthorized access to their pension funds and savings
SBI's Advisory
Scammers' Tactics
Communication Verification
SBI's Advisory
SBI advises verifying any suspicious communication through official helplines.
Scammers' Tactics
Scammers pose as bank or treasury officials to gain trust and extract sensitive information.
Sensitive Information Sharing
SBI's Advisory
SBI advises never to share sensitive banking details over the phone.
Scammers' Tactics
Scammers request OTPs and PPO numbers to gain access to pensioners' bank accounts.
Mobile Number Change
SBI's Advisory
SBI urges pensioners to report any unauthorized attempts to change their registered mobile number.
Scammers' Tactics
Fraudsters attempt to change the registered mobile number to intercept future OTPs.
- Target Group
- Retiring individuals and pensioners
- Scam Method
- Fraudsters pose as bank or treasury officials
- Requested Information
- OTP, PPO number, and other sensitive banking details
- SBI Advisory
- Never share login credentials, PINs, OTPs, or financial details over a call
- Official Helpline
- +91-1600
- Potential Impact
- Unauthorized access to pension funds and savings
- Preventive Measures
- Verify communication via official helplines and report suspicious activity
