February 25, 2026 6:55 PM

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Ministry of Railways warns pensioners to stay alert against cyber fraud

The Ministry of Railways has cautioned pensioners against cyber fraud and urged them to remain vigilant against scammers posing as Railway officials. In a statement, the Railways said that certain cyber fraudsters are making fake phone calls and sending SMS or WhatsApp messages in the name of Railway officials. It added that these fraudsters are seeking personal and financial details on the pretext of PPO updates, KYC verification and additional pension benefits. The Railways has clarified that it does not send any links or messages for updating PPO or service records.