The Income Tax Department has suggested people not to share their personal or financial information with anyone. He has said that blindly answering SMS or emails can become a problem for him.
Fraud is also increasing rapidly with digital transactions. Hackers are now stealing money from the accounts of taxpayers or others by sending refunds or other fake messages in the name of Income Tax Department.
In such a situation, the Income Tax Department has advised people to avoid falling prey to fake messages being sent in his name. The department has warned people that blindly replying to SMS or emails can become a problem for them.
The Income Tax Department has asked people not to share their personal or financial details with anyone. According to the department, account number, PAN and other confidential information should not be given on any email.
The Income Tax Department has clarified that no such details are sought from its side. The department has given information in this regard on its official Twitter handle. Usually SMS is sent for return filing and refund process, but hackers also ask for information by sending a link in email or SMS
lottery messages
in the last few daysIncome TaxThe department has shared a tweet cautioning people against lottery scams through PIB fact check. He had said that the Income Tax Department is not running any such lucky draw. The department had advised people not to share their personal or financial information, terming the message being circulated in this regard on social media as fake.
In February this year, the Income Tax Department had cautioned people against messages promising jobs in his name. He had tweeted, “The Income Tax Department cautions the public that job aspirants in this department should not fall in the trap of fraudsters issuing fake appointment letters.”
In fact, with the increase in digital transactions, cybercrime has also increased. Fraudsters send fake messages or emails claiming that the recipient of the message has won a big lottery. Once someone is convinced of this, the fraudster asks for money to process that lottery. Same game is happening in the name of job.
