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The cybercrime branch of the Rajasthan Police has issued a public advisory warning taxpayers about a surge in online frauds amid the ongoing income tax return (ITR) filing season. Criminals are reportedly targeting individuals with fake promises of tax refunds, urgent PAN-Aadhaar linking and profile verification to steal sensitive personal and financial data. According to officials, fraudsters are using phishing emails, text messages and phone calls claiming a person's tax refund is pending or
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FAQ :
Criminals are targeting taxpayers with fake promises of tax refunds, urgent PAN-Aadhaar linking, and profile verification to steal sensitive personal and financial data.
They are using phishing emails, text messages, and phone calls claiming tax refunds are pending or that ITRs contain errors, directing victims to fraudulent websites.
They aim to steal confidential details such as PAN and Aadhaar numbers, bank account information, login credentials, and one-time passwords (OTPs).
Yes, some send emails with attachments disguised as ITR receipts which can infect devices with malware, and fake refund messages via WhatsApp and social media using forged logos or QR codes.
Citizens are urged to remain vigilant, conduct all tax activities only through the official income tax website, verify email senders, avoid sharing OTPs or account details, and not click on unknown links or scan unverified QR codes.
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