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In a chilling reminder of how sophisticated cyber frauds have become, an Ahmedabad-based company, Jagat Agrotech Private Limited, was duped of Rs 60 lakh after receiving a fake email impersonating the Income Tax Department. The elaborate scam, which unfolded in September, combined phishing, malware
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FAQ :
Jagat Agrotech Private Limited was defrauded of Rs 60 lakh.
They sent a fake email impersonating the Income Tax Department, which contained malware. They then used WhatsApp to impersonate the company director and instructed the accountant to make a bank transfer.
The fraudsters initially contacted the company via a fake email that appeared to be from the Income Tax Department.
The fake email contained a link with malware, which, when clicked by the accountant, gave the fraudsters remote access to his computer system.
The fraud was discovered the day after the money transfer when the company director contacted the accountant about a different transaction, revealing inconsistencies.
Taxpayers should verify official communications only through government domains ending in @incometax.gov.in and avoid clicking suspicious links. Report cyber frauds immediately to the 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in.
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