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The Income Tax Department has issued an urgent warning to taxpayers, cautioning them against fraudulent calls and messages related to income tax refunds. Scammers are impersonating tax authorities to deceive individuals into revealing their bank details and personal information, leading to financial losses. Common Scam Alert: Fake Refund Messages Fraudsters are sending messages similar to the following: "You have been approved an Income Tax Refund of ₹15,000/-, the amount will be credited t
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Department is warning taxpayers about fraudulent calls and messages impersonating tax authorities to scam individuals out of their bank details and personal information, often promising fake tax refunds.
Scammers send messages claiming a tax refund is approved and ask recipients to click a link to verify or update bank account details. They may also direct users to fake apps.
Yes, according to the department, a taxpayer lost ₹1.5 lakh after clicking on a fake refund message, which led to compromised banking details and unauthorised transactions.
Always verify website URLs start with 'https://' and belong to incometax.gov.in. Avoid clicking suspicious links, never share details over the phone if called by the IT department, and only use the official Income Tax e-filing portal for tax matters.
Forward suspicious emails or fake website URLs to webmanager@incometax.gov.in, report cyber frauds to incident@cert-in.org.in, or call the Income Tax helpline at 1800 103 0025 or 1800 419 0025.
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