The cases of fraud are increasing day by day. Cyber fraudsters are also making people victims by finding new ways. Now a case of cheating in the name of income tax refund has come to the fore.
The cases of fraud are increasing day by day. Cyber fraudsters are also making people victims by finding new ways. Now a case of cheating in the name of income tax refund has come to the fore. For this, they are sending fake e-mails and SSMS of IT department to people in bulk. During this, whoever falls in their trap, his account is emptied.
This is how they make prey
Cyber thugs send random messages or e-mails to anyone, in which it is written that if you want IT refund then contact. After this, click on the link below the message or mail and ask to contact on the given number or update your details on the link. If you accidentally clicked on the link for refund, then you can also become a victim of cyber fraud. Yes… on clicking the link they get the details of the victims. Then they reach your account. If OTP is easily available, then transactions are done on the basis of it, otherwise as soon as someone’s details come, they hack his mobile and make a dent in his account.
What to do if you want a refund
If you also want to get any information related to refund, then get the information by login directly to the income tax website. Your refund status will be known once you login.
How to stay safe
- Be sure to pay attention to spelling mistakes in links, domain names or email addresses. Cyber fraudsters usually use e-mails that belong to well-known companies. In this, the accused do minor manipulation, so that it looks real.
- Think twice before clicking on any such link. If you find anything suspicious in this, do not click on it at all. Along with this, you must also inform the cyber cell.
