8th Pay Commission Salary Hike Scam: While the 8th Pay Commission is being discussed starting in 2026, cyber fraudsters are actively defrauding central government employees. WhatsApp messages are being sent asking them to download APK files, which are used to steal bank details…
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8th Pay Commission Salary : The 8th Pay Commission has been a hot topic of discussion since the beginning of 2026. Every central government employee wants to know how much their salary will increase after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. Taking advantage of this curiosity, some cyber fraudsters have become active and are targeting central government employees. Let’s find out how cyber fraudsters trap you and make you their victim.
What will your salary be after the 8th Pay Commission?
These days, many people are receiving messages on their WhatsApp asking how much your salary will be after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. Download this file to find out. Cyber fraudsters are stealing your details by getting you to download PDF and APK files. They then gain access to your bank accounts.
Bank accounts will be emptied.
Seeing the rise of this type of cyber fraud, I4C has issued a warning to government employees through its official X handle. In its post, I4C Cyber Dost explained that government employees are receiving WhatsApp messages asking them to download an APK file to find out their salary after the 8th Pay Commission is implemented. Once the APK is installed, fraudulent hackers gain access to their mobile phones. The hackers then hack into their bank accounts and withdraw money.
How to Avoid Cyber Fraud
The I4C also explained how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud. According to the I4C, government employees should ignore any such WhatsApp messages, emails, phone calls, etc. The I4C stated that the government never sends any .APK files on WhatsApp. Downloading .APKs from such unverified sources can be extremely dangerous. For information on salary, pension, or pay commission, only visit the official government website: https://8cpc.gov.in.
