The government has warned (SBI) customers against fake messages being circulated in the name of State Bank Of Indiaasking customers to update their pan So that their account can be avoided from being blocked.

According to the tweet by PIB Fact Check, ‘A fake message in the name of SBI is asking customers to update their PAN number so that their account is not blocked.

The tweet also mentioned:

Never respond to emails/SMS asking to share your personal or banking details

Report at report.phishing@sbi.co.in

“Dear Customer, Your SBI YONO Account closure contact today and update your PAN details in the new link.”

SBI is also giving tips to its customers to check their authenticity by sending SMS.

“Important! SBI never asks for Card/PIN/OTP/CVV details. Do not share these with anyone. Do not click on unknown links received on mobile/email – SBI Infosec Team.

SBI recently sent a message to its customers saying: “Important! SMS sent by SBI will always contain the short code ‘SBI’, eg, SBIBNK, SBIINB, SBINO, ATMSBI. Do not act on messages you receive from strangers asking to update you KYC OR Unlock Debit Card by clicking on the link. Such emails/SMS may be fraudulent. Beware! & stay safe! – SBI Infosec team.”

“Beware of pending SMS for KYC updation/suspension of YONO account/SIM card block/PAN card verification etc. Such SMS are fake, don’t reply. – SBI ISD”

Important Security Tips for Secure Online Banking

According to the SBI website, the following are some important security tips that one needs to consider for secure online banking:

• Access your bank’s website by simply typing the URL in the address bar of your browser.
• Be aware of downloading any malicious application from mobile application stores (Google Playstore, Apple App Store, Blackberry App World, Ovi Store, Windows Marketplace etc.) that are offering online banking. Please check their authenticity before downloading by contacting your bank.
• Do not click on any link in any e-mail message to access the Site.
• SBI or any of its representative never sends you email/SMS or calls you on phone to get your personal information, password or One Time SMS (High Security) Password. Any such e-mail/SMS or phone call is an attempt to fraudulently withdraw money from your Account through Internet Banking. Never respond to such emails/SMS or phone calls. If you receive any such e-mail/SMS or phone call, please report immediately. If you have accidentally disclosed your credentials, please lock your user access immediately. Click here to lock.
• Don’t be tempted if you get rewarded with promising e-mails/SMS/phone calls for providing your personal information or updating your account details in the bank site.
• Having the following will improve your internet security:
• New version of the operating system with the latest security patches.
• Latest version of browsers (IE 7.0 and above, Mozilla Firefox 3.1 and above, Opera 9.5 and above, Safari 3.5 and above, Google Chrome, etc.)
• Firewall is enabled.
• Antivirus signature applied
• To ensure that the system is virus/Trojan free, scan your computer regularly with antivirus.
• Change your Internet Banking password from time to time.
• Always check the last log-in date and time in the post login page.
• Avoid accessing cyber cafes or shared internet banking accounts.
• After logging in, you will not be asked to provide your username and login password again. Also, you will not be asked to provide your credit or debit card details while using Internet Banking. If you receive a message (such as via a pop-up) asking for such information, please do not provide this information, no matter how ‘genuine’ the page may be. Such pop-ups are most likely the result of malware infecting your computer. Please take immediate steps to disinfect your device.