Language, design and even the logo are imitated. At first glance, it is often not obvious that behind the alleged pages of the German pension insurance there are commercial service providers who charge fees for their offers. Mostly it’s about Pension information, Pension informationproof of insurance number or certificates about the Pension amount. These services are generally free of charge with the German pension insurance.

How to identify commercial pension services

Insured people and pensioners can access pension documents directly via the official online services of the German Pension Insurance, at no additional cost. Commercial providers are allowed to operate for a fee, but must make it clear that they are not acting on behalf of the authority, emphasizes the German Pension Insurance. A look at the legal notice often shows private companies, some of which are based abroad. It becomes clear there that this is not the official website of the German pension insurance.

Anyone who applies for pension documents reveals sensitive personal data. Users should therefore carefully check which page they are on. Commercial portals often appear prominently, especially in search engines. The official website of the German pension insurance is directly below www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de reachable. The German pension insurance also points out the possibility of contacting consumer advice centers if you are unsure.

How to be on the safe side:

• concerns pensionrehabilitation and prevention just about www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de complete
• Before entering data, always check the imprint for private or foreign companies
• Do not enter sensitive personal data on unknown portals
• If you are unsure, call the German Pension Insurance’s free hotline 0800 1000 4800
• Alternatively, contact an information and advice center of the German pension insurance or a consumer advice center

This is how you avoid cost traps online

The German Pension Insurance recommends clarifying all pension matters exclusively through its official channels. This way you can avoid unnecessary fees and risks for personal data. Anyone who needs support can get advice by telephone or visit a local advice center.