Checking your PF balance or planning a withdrawal and want to confirm the EPFO official website first? Smart move — a real fake EPFO website promising a fake ₹80,000 payout was fact-checked and exposed in recent years, and EPFO itself keeps issuing fresh fraud warnings. This article confirms the genuine EPFO official website, names a real fake site that was caught, and shows you how to check your PF safely. See more scheme checks on our Govt Schemes reviews page.
What Is EPFO?
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is the Government of India body that manages provident fund, pension, and insurance accounts for salaried employees. Every member has a Universal Account Number (UAN) used to check balances, update KYC details, and file withdrawal claims online.
EPFO Official Website: Confirmed Sources
The confirmed EPFO official website is www.epfindia.gov.in, with member services — including passbook access and claims — available at unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in or through the official UMANG app. For grievances, EPFO’s official portal is epfigms.gov.in, and the EPFO helpline is 1800-118-005. Always type these addresses yourself rather than clicking a link from an SMS, WhatsApp message, or email.
EPFO Official Website: A Real Fake Site That Was Caught
This risk is not hypothetical. Fact-checkers at BOOM uncovered a fake website, socialdraw.top/epf, that was circulated on social media claiming provident fund members who worked between 1990 and 2019 were entitled to a ₹80,000 payout. The fake site copied EPFO’s real logo and even referenced the genuine website, www.epfindia.gov.in, to appear credible, but the link itself led to a completely unofficial domain with no connection to EPFO. EPFO’s own official Twitter handle had to publicly call out the hoax.
EPFO has separately and repeatedly warned members through 2026 that fraudsters are using fake calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages, and look-alike websites to target PF accounts — in some documented patterns, scammers gain login access through phishing, change the linked bank account, and file a fraudulent withdrawal claim that drains the victim’s actual PF balance.
Five Things EPFO Will Never Ask For
| Request | Does EPFO ask for this? |
|---|---|
| Your UAN, password, or OTP over a call or message | Never |
| Your PAN, Aadhaar, or bank/card details over a call or message | Never |
| A fee to “release,” “unblock,” or speed up your PF claim | Never — PF withdrawal is free |
| A login or KYC link sent by SMS or email | Never — open epfindia.gov.in or the UMANG app yourself |
| Payment to “verify” or “activate” your UAN | Never |
If a call, SMS, or website asks for any of the above, treat it as a scam.
How to Check Your PF Balance and File Claims Safely
- Open epfindia.gov.in or unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in directly, or use the official UMANG app — never tap a link sent via SMS, WhatsApp, or email.
- Log in using your own UAN and password; never share these with anyone, including someone claiming to be an EPFO official.
- Check your linked bank account and KYC details regularly under the “Manage” section for anything unfamiliar.
- Never pay any fee to release, speed up, or “unblock” your PF — the process is free.
- If you spot a suspicious website or message, report it at epfigms.gov.in, or if money has already been lost, report it at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.
Final Word on the EPFO Official Website
EPFO manages real retirement savings for crores of Indian workers, which is exactly why it’s a frequent target for fake payout promises and phishing links — including the real, fact-checked ₹80,000 hoax site uncovered on social media. Bookmark epfindia.gov.in and unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in directly, never share your UAN or OTP, and remember that PF withdrawal is always free. Read our disclaimer for how we present safety information like this.
Also see: our alerts on Income Tax refund fake SMS scams and PM Kisan’s fake link scams, or request a review of any scheme you’re unsure about.
FAQs
What is the EPFO official website?
The confirmed official website is www.epfindia.gov.in, with member services at unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in and the official UMANG app.
Was there a real fake EPFO website?
Yes. Fact-checkers exposed a fake site, socialdraw.top/epf, that falsely promised a ₹80,000 payout to workers from 1990–2019, using EPFO’s logo without authorisation.
Does EPFO ever ask for my UAN or OTP over the phone?
No. EPFO and its officials never ask for your UAN, password, PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, or OTP over a call, SMS, or WhatsApp message.
Do I have to pay a fee to withdraw my PF?
No. PF withdrawal through the official EPFO portal is completely free. Anyone demanding payment to “release” or speed up your claim is running a scam.
