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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on January 9, 2026, issued a strong caution to businesses and taxpayers after detecting a surge in fake GST notices and summons being circulated by fraudsters. The warning came in response to a complaint raised by a taxpayer on social media platform X, who reported receiving a phone call from an individual claiming to be a GST officer. Addressing the concern publicly, the CBIC clarified that scammers are impersonating GST officials and send
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FAQ :
The CBIC is warning taxpayers about an increase in fake GST notices and summons being sent by fraudsters who are impersonating GST officials.
Fraudsters are creating fake notices and summons that look like official documents, often including the CGST logo, official formats, and fabricated Document Identification Numbers (DINs).
These fraudulent notices are used to intimidate taxpayers into sharing sensitive information or making unauthorised payments.
Taxpayers should verify the Document Identification Number (DIN) on any GST communication on the CBIC's official portal. Genuine communications will have a verifiable DIN.
Taxpayers should not respond to suspicious calls, emails, or messages, avoid sharing sensitive information, verify the DIN on the CBIC portal, and report any fake notices or calls immediately to the tax department.
Experts suggest that the increased digitisation of tax administration has unfortunately led to a rise in GST-related frauds and impersonation attempts.
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