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The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent notice being circulated online in the name of the Income Tax Department. The fake communication allegedly asks recipients to pay₹6,000 as tax payable, misleading taxpayers into sharing personal and financial information. According to PIB Fact Check, the notice is completely fake and is part of a phishing attempt designed to deceive individuals by impersonating official government authorities.
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FAQ :
The fake notice claims to be from the Income Tax Department and asks recipients to pay ₹6,000 as tax payable.
No, the PIB Fact Check unit has confirmed that this notice is fake and is part of a phishing attempt. The Income Tax Department does not issue notices in this manner.
Taxpayers should not respond to the notice, click on any links, or share sensitive information like PAN details, bank account information, passwords, OTPs, or payment credentials.
Taxpayers should verify all tax notices through the official Income Tax e-Filing portal and check communication received through registered email IDs and official accounts.
You can report suspicious tax-related messages and fraudulent communications to the Income Tax Department through their official channels or to PIB Fact Check via WhatsApp (+91 8799711259) or email (factcheck@pib.gov.in).
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