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The Income Tax Department has warned the public about a surge in fraudulent messages circulating, aimed at deceiving taxpayers into providing sensitive information. These messages often claim that the recipient is owed a tax refund, and they may contain a link that, if clicked, will take the victim to a fake website that looks like the official Income Tax Department website. Once the victim enters their personal information on the fake website, the fraudsters can steal it and use it to commit id
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FAQ :
Fraudulent messages are circulating, often claiming that the recipient is owed a tax refund and providing a link to a fake website that mimics the official Income Tax Department site.
The purpose is to deceive taxpayers into providing sensitive personal information, which fraudsters can then use for identity theft or financial fraud.
Do not click on any links in unsolicited messages. Instead, go directly to the official Income Tax Department website to verify the message's authenticity.
No, the Income Tax Department will never ask for your personal information, such as your PAN number or bank account number, via email or text message.
You should contact the Income Tax Department immediately and consider filing a complaint with the Cybercrime Police Station in your area.
Only use the official Income Tax Department website, keep your software updated, be aware of the signs of a scam (like spelling errors or requests for personal data), and use strong passwords with two-factor authentication.
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