Life Certificate Submission for Pensioners: Deadlines, Online Options, and Scam Warnings

Life Certificate Submission: Millions of pensioners in India will be entitled to submit their Life Certificates on November 1, 2024, as part of an annual requirement to ensure the continuation of pension benefits. This process can be accomplished online or at the bank's doorstep, with many banks providing demos to help retirees navigate the submitting process. The submission date is November 30, however, individuals over the age of 80 have an extension that begins October 1. Pensioners can submit a Digital Life Certificate online on the official SBI website, sbi.co.in, with more information available in linked resources.

Life Certificate Scam

A major scam aimed at Digital Life Certificate submissions has developed, with scammers seeking to fool the elderly. Scammers may falsely claim to have access to personal information such as PPO numbers, Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account information, and then request OTPs to breach the accounts. The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued alerts about this vulnerability, advising pensioners not to share personal information or OTPs over the phone. Pensioners are encouraged to report scams at sancharthsarthi.gov.in or by calling 1930, and financial theft can be reported at cybercrime.gov.in. Remember that reputable pension officials will never ask for OTPs over the phone.