In one well-known case, a caller posed as a representative of the “Swiss Pension Fund Association” and told the insured person that he had only two months left to transfer his BVG funds. The insured person then received a text message containing a link and a request to enter their personal information and bank details.
Please take note that reputable institutions do not request confidential information, such as bank details or login credentials, over the phone, via text message, or by email. We therefore recommend that you do not disclose any personal information or click on any links in response to such calls or messages. If you have any questions, please contact your pension fund's customer service department directly:
This announcement is intended to raise awareness and help policyholders identify potential fraud attempts early on.