The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a warning to taxpayers about fraudulent communications. They have clarified that Indian Customs will never contact individuals via phone, SMS, or email to request duty payments into a personal bank account. All official communications from Indian Customs will include a Document Identification Number (DIN) that can be verified online.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, via their official Twitter handle, has bewared the taxpayers on not falling prey to fraudulent calls, SMS or emails, and has clarified that the Indian Customs never calls or sends messages for paying duty in a personal bank account. Read the official Tweet below:
Dont fall prey to Fraudulent calls, sms or emails!
Indian Customs never calls or send message for paying duty in a personal bank account. All communication from Indian Customs conta
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FAQ :
The CBIC is cautioning taxpayers against falling for fraudulent calls, SMS, and emails that impersonate Indian Customs officials.
No, Indian Customs never calls or sends messages requesting duty payments to be made into a personal bank account.
All official communications from Indian Customs will contain a Document Identification Number (DIN) which you can verify online.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued this warning via their official Twitter handle.