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The central government has warned people to be cautious about a phishing scam related to income tax. It has been reported that some fake emails are spreading rapidly, in which it is being claimed that there are irregularities or ‘compliance gap’ in income tax returns. Through these emails, people are being scared and asked to take immediate action, whereas all these messages are completely fake and misleading.
How is this cyber fraud being done?
In such fake emails, users are told that there is a big problem with their tax filing and it needs to be rectified immediately. For this they are asked to click on a link. As soon as the user opens the link, he is asked for bank details, PAN number or other important information. In this way, cyber thugs steal people’s personal and financial information and misuse it.
fraud using government name
The Fact Check Unit of the government has clarified that the Income Tax Department does not send such emails. Fraudsters use the names and logos of government agencies to make the messages appear genuine, due to which people easily fall into the trap. These emails often create pressure to respond quickly, so that people share information without thinking and become victims of fraud.
How to stay safe from this fraud?
The government has advised people not to immediately trust any unknown email or message and to check it first. Avoid clicking on any suspicious links or sharing your personal information. Always check tax related information from official website or trusted source only. If you receive any such fake message, ignore it and immediately report it to the concerned agency, so that losses can be avoided.
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