ITR Refund Scam : Scammers always find a way to cheat people. Scammers are now targeting people through Income Tax Return (ITR). The last date for filing income tax return was 31st July. A new month has started today. So many people must have received their returns by now, while some people are still waiting for their returns. Cyber criminals are targeting such people. People are being sent fake messages in the name of ITR, in which they are asked to verify their accounts.
What happens in ITR scam
Scammers here target those people who have not received their returns. Scammers send them fake messages in the name of ITR, in which they are told that the refund amount will be credited to their account soon and they are asked to verify their account. Apart from this, a link is also given in the message, on which they have to click. After this, the important details of your account reach the scammers. This can cause a lot of harm to you.
First of all, no message is sent by the Income Tax Department to verify the account. You will only receive a message from the department about the refund amount and when the money is credited. Apart from this, do not believe any such message and do not click on any unknown link.
How to avoid such scams
- Always check the refund status by visiting the official website of Income Tax Department incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.
- Do not share PAN number, Aadhaar number, bank details or other sensitive information with anyone.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Income Tax Department accounts.
If you receive any such message or any scam happens with you, then immediately report it to the cyber police. You can register your complaint on cybercrime.gov.in or by dialing 1930.
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