Income tax refund fraud: The season of income tax return has started and cyber thugs are not far behind in taking advantage of this opportunity. Now these online thugs are trying to implicate people in the name of income tax refund.
A message is being sent on people’s mobiles through text or WhatsApp, which states that your income tax refund is ready to be Rs 15,490. Also, a link is given and it is said that if the account number is not yours, then go to this link and update the correct account number.
Seeing the message, people often get caught in the bluff and click on the same link. This is the biggest mistake.
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What is the whole matter? (Income tax refund fraud)
SBI (State Bank of India) has cautioned people with this fraud by sharing a video on its Facebook page. It has been told in the video that this message is completely fake. On clicking on the link, cyber criminals steal all the information of your bank account and in a few minutes all the money of the account can disappear.
Income tax department never asks for bank details (Income tax refund fraud)
It has been clearly stated in the video that the Income Tax Department never asks for the information of the bank from you through phone or message. Nor does he send you any link and asks you to update the account. If you get such a message, then delete it immediately and do not click on it at all.
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What to do if fraud is done? (Income tax refund fraud)
If someone gets such a deception, immediately National cybercrime portal Complain by going to 1930 Call the number.
Be vigilant yourself, warn others too (Income tax refund fraud)
- Do not click on any unknown message or link.
- If you get any suspicious message to refund, do not trust it.
- Tell your family, friends and experts about this fraud as well.
- If someone needs help, then tell that help can be taken by calling 1930.
