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The Income Tax Department of India has issued an important public alert warning taxpayers about fraudulent messages circulating online that falsely claim to offer income tax refunds. The department clarified that these messages are unauthorized and maliciousand urged citizens not to click or share s
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Department is warning taxpayers about fraudulent messages and scam links that falsely claim to offer income tax refunds.
No, you should not click on links in suspicious messages claiming tax refunds. These links are unauthorised and malicious.
You should always verify your refund status through the official Income Tax e-filing portal or your registered login, using authenticated channels.
These fake messages are designed to steal sensitive information such as PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, or login credentials.
You are encouraged to report suspicious messages to appropriate cybercrime authorities and to use caution when responding to unsolicited digital communications.
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