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The Income Tax Department has issued an urgent advisory, cautioning taxpayers to be vigilant against fraudulent schemes involving fake income tax refund claims. In an effort to protect individuals from falling victim to online scams, the department emphasized the importance of verifying refund status exclusively through official channels and thoroughly checking emails and messages for authenticity. Beware of Fraudulent Emails and Messages Taxpayers are being targeted by cybercriminals who se
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Department is warning taxpayers about fraudulent schemes involving fake income tax refund claims, often spread through phishing emails and messages.
Cybercriminals send fake emails, messages, and pop-up notifications claiming refunds have been approved, then request sensitive information like bank details or credit card numbers.
No, the Income Tax Department has clarified that it does not ask for sensitive details such as credit card numbers, bank account details, or other personal data via email or message.
You should ignore such messages, refrain from clicking on any links, and not respond to them. You should also report the suspicious communication.
You can report suspicious communications by forwarding them to webmanager@incometax.gov.in and sending a copy to incident@cert-in.org.in.
You should only use official websites and verified sources to check your refund status and handle any tax-related matters.
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