Pf News: All Pf Services Are Free, Epfo Reminds Members Amid Rising Third-Party Frauds

How much did you pay the last time you updated your PF KYC, filed a withdrawal claim or raised a grievance — ₹50, ₹200, even more? Millions of savers hand over such sums every day at cyber cafés and “PF‑service” apps, often without asking why.

In an advisory dated 16th June 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has specified exactly how much a member should pay for each of these jobs. The official price tag is worth reading before you spend another rupee — and it’s revealed in the next section.

Exposing Financial Data for Fraud

The EPFO has cautioned all its members against visiting or engaging with third-party companies or agents for EPFO-related services, as this may expose their financial data to third-party entities.

Remember the series JAMTARA, where an entire village was involved in making bulk fishing calls to initiate fraudulent withdrawals? EPFO doesn’t want you to travel that road, and that’s why you need to scroll down and read how much EPFO charges for each service.

3‑Party Apps Charge Unnecessary Fees

Reports cited by EPFO show that cybercafé operators and fintech apps routinely charge “large sums” for routine PF jobs, such as KYC seeding, claim filing, and grievance redressal — work they simply carry out on EPFO’s portal.

Field inspections reveal typical price lists that range from ₹60 for a basic KYC update to ₹200 for a withdrawal form, amounts that add up quickly for workers who repeat these tasks after every job switch or address change.

Read More – How to Reset EPFO Password in 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

Here is a list of price tags that most cyber cafes in the Metropolitan series charge for each service:

(Note: EPFO’s advisory does not authorise any private intermediary to levy such charges.)

Also Read - EPFO: Your Complete Guide to Provident Fund and Pension Services

Free EPFO Services on EPFO Portal & UMANG App

Below is a snapshot of 15 key services EPFO provides directly online — all priced at ₹0 for every member:

Source: UMANG service catalogue and EPFO website.

Conclusion

If someone asks you for money to “speed up” a PF claim or fix your KYC, remember: every rupee you hand over is an avoidable loss — and it could cost you far more in data misuse. Skip the middlemen and log in to epfindia.gov.in or the UMANG app to enjoy the same service for free, securely, and in minutes.

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