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PAN 2.0: Beware of new scam! Fraudsters launch schemes to fool PAN Card holders – here’s what you should know
PAN 2.0: The Modi government recently gave its not for the PAN 2.0 project, which offers PAN cards with enhanced features, including secure data storage in a dedicated vault, better QR code functionality for convenient access, and unified PAN/TAN services through a single portal.
Unfortunately, criminals have begun targeting individuals with fraudulent schemes, deceiving them with false promises of new PAN cards, according to an ET report. It’s crucial to understand how to protect oneself from these deceptive practices.
Beware of PAN 2.0 Scam
The most important thing to understand is that your current PAN card maintains its validity even after PAN 2.0’s launch. A new PAN card is necessary only when updating personal details like name or birth date. For deliveries within India, a physical card costs Rs 50, whilst international deliveries incur Rs 15 plus shipping charges.
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Hence, obtaining a new PAN card under PAN 2.0 isn’t compulsory.
- You need to exercise caution if you are contacted about mandatory PAN card upgrades or expedited processing for a fee.
- The UP cyber cell advises against sharing account details or OTPs.
- Avoid engaging with suspicious links, calls, messages or emails regarding PAN 2.0 upgrades.
Official information about PAN 2.0 is available on the Income Tax department’s website. For PAN card reprints, use only authorised service providers: Protean (previously NSDL) or UTIITSL. These are the sole entities approved by the income tax department for issuing physical PAN cards.
If you want to lodge a complaint then contact the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or visit the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal’s official website. It is advisable to submit your grievance immediately following a scam incident. Ensure you preserve all evidence, including call records, text messages, emails and any other exchanges with the fraudster, as these will serve as crucial documentation during the investigation.
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‘Okay to get paid less than Americans’: Entrepreneur justifies lower wages to Indian workers for overseas work
Buenos Aires-based entrepreneur Franco Pereyra has stirred a debate with his perspective on the issue of pay disparities in global remote work.
Pereyra, co-founder of Hire With Near, argued in a post on LinkedIn that paying overseas workers, from countries like India, less than their US counterparts isn’t inherently wrong. “It’s okay for global talent workers to get paid less than Americans,” he said.
India, one of the largest hubs for global remote talent, faces similar dynamics. Skilled workers in fields like IT, customer service, and marketing are often paid significantly less than their counterparts in the US or Europe, despite doing the same work. Critics argue that such pay disparities are exploitative. However, Pereyra offered his conflicting view saying, “A lot of people get upset and say workers in Latin America, India, and the Philippines are being exploited. And yes, there are certainly companies that do exploit global talent. But paying less for overseas work is not inherently wrong.”
Pereyra stayed firm on justifying the pay disparity and added, “So yes, I realize that compared to US salaries we are getting paid less to do the same job. But I get to stay in my country, be with my family, and enjoy a lower cost of living.”
He then took the argument towards economic conditions of different countries. Citing his own experience of living in the Argentina capital the entrepreneur said, “here’s the reality: The opportunity here is limited. Our country’s economy is in bad shape.” “Hopefully, my country’s economic condition will improve one day, and wages will rise,” he further said adding that “In the meantime, those with marketable skills can keep taking advantage of the opportunities that global remote work provides.”
In a separate post the startup founder acknowledged “lot of companies chase the cheapest possible labor” while viewing them as “disposable” while “giving the minimum resources to support the workers”. He claimed that the companies are “not only are they trying to pay the least, they’re also giving the minimum resources to support the workers. I see this happen way too often, especially with talent from India and the Philippines—a revolving door of workers treated as disposable.”
Franco Pereyra’s take justifying the pay-gap received severe backlash from LinkedIn users. Voicing disagreement, a user asked the Argentinian entrepreneur, “Do the people in Argentina or Brazil do less quality work than their US counterparts? Do they work less hours or produce less code? No.”
“Just another post justifying under-payment. Should the under paid worker also under deliver the work (quality or deadline misses)? Would you be happy with that?” said a LinkedIn user while another labeled this opinion as “racism and classism”.
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens in green; Nifty50 above 23,750
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was above 78,500, Nifty50 was above 23,750. At 9:18 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 78,540.17, up 47 points or 0.059%. Nifty50 was at 23,767.20, up 14 points or 0.058%.
Indian markets showed a slight recovery on Monday following last week’s significant five-day decline. According to analysts, this temporary pause reflects typical market behaviour, influenced by oversold positions in major index stocks.
“Participants are advised to maintain a cautious stance with a negative bias on the index until clear signs of a rebound emerge. However, individual stocks continue to present opportunities on both sides. We reiterate our preference for the pharma and healthcare sectors for long positions, while other sectors are likely to see mixed trading trends,” said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking
Experts say that the resistance levels remain at 23,850-23,870, with a bearish gap at 24,000-24,150. Support levels exist at 23,600-23,500, with potential decline towards 23,350 if breached.
Major US indices closed higher on Monday, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite achieving a third consecutive positive session. The gains were primarily driven by the performance of prominent Magnificent Seven technology companies during a trading day marked by reduced holiday volume.
Trading activity in Asian markets remained constrained within narrow bands, influenced by limited holiday participation. This followed the upward movement in US markets, which was propelled by significant technology company gains.
Gold prices remained stable ahead of Christmas holiday trading. The dollar strengthened as investors anticipated extended higher US interest rates.
FPIs sold Rs 168 crore while DIIs purchased Rs 2,228 crore worth of shares. FII net short position increased to Rs 1.56 lakh crore.
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