He PAMI warned of an increase in targeted fraud attempts Pensioners and pensionersespecially in the weeks before the end of the year. The organization called for utmost caution against false contacts aimed at obtaining personal data, passwords or banking information.
Deceptions have reportedly multiplied through phone calls, text messages, emails and fake social media profiles, often using supposed benefits, refunds or urgent procedures as pretexts.
How do the scams that PAMI warns about work?
Scammers often pose as agency employees and contact members unexpectedly. In these messages or calls, they offer actions that the person did not request, such as:
- Alleged special payments or refunds.
- Changes in health insurance.
- Mandatory data refresh to avoid performance loss.
The goal is to trick the partner into sharing confidential information or accessing fraudulent links. On the part of PAMI, they emphasized that no procedure would be carried out through informal channels, neither through intermediaries nor through private messages on social networks.
What are the main signs to recognize a scam?
The Institute has disseminated a series of basic guidelines to help pensioners and pensioners identify risky situations:
- PAMI never requests passwords, card numbers, bank keys or codes sent via message.
- The official accounts have a verification mark, frequent publications and a large community of followers.
- You should not respond to unexpected messages or enter unknown links.
- Never download attachments from dubious senders.
If a contact causes doubts or problems, it is best to stop communication immediately.
What official channels are there for carrying out procedures?
For real procedures and consultations, PAMI reminded that the only safe ways are:
- The My PAMI platform.
- The organization’s official website.
- The telephone line is activated.
- The personal agencies.
All reliable information will only be published in this way and will not be communicated individually via WhatsApp, social networks or unverified emails.
What to do if an attempt at deception is detected?
Faced with a possible Attempted fraudPAMI recommends creating an appropriate report that allows alerting other partners and stopping new fraudulent maneuvers.
The organization stressed that the best defense in the face of unclear proposals is information and distrust. The final message is clear: treat personal information like cash and do not answer questions and always verify them through official channels.
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