The process of submitting life certificate for pensioners across the country has started from 1st November 2024, and it will continue till 30th November. Pensioners above 80 years of age have been given time from 1st October to 30th November. It is mandatory for pensioners to submit this life certificate to the pension disbursing authority every year to continue the pension. The government and many banks are running a campaign to collect life certificates from pensioners under this process. Pensioners can submit life certificate by visiting their bank branch, or through online and doorstep service.
SBI Pensioners Alert:
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to pensioners about scam calls in the digital process related to Life Certificate. Under the #StaySafewithSBI initiative, the bank has appealed to pensioners to be cautious of such scam calls and keep their personal information safe. SBI has clearly stated that these calls are from fraudsters and pensioners should not pay attention to these calls. Digital Life Certificate (DLC) is an important part of the pension disbursement process, which pensioners should submit correctly.
Advice to SBI pensioners :
SBI pensioners are advised to submit their digital life certificate online through the bank’s official website or other platforms. The bank has also provided information about the official channels to report such scams. SBI said in a tweet, “If you receive any such call or message, do not share your personal information. Report immediately by visiting the official portal Sancharsaathi.gov.in or calling 1930.”
SBI said on X (formerly Twitter), “StaySafewithSBI is a joint effort to keep all pensioners safe. Do not respond to any calls from scammers pretending to be pension officers and asking for personal information. Please report by following this link: https://sancharsaathi.gov.in. To report any financial fraud, call 1930 or visit https://cybercrime.gov.in.”
