The Income Tax Department on Tuesday cautioned the public against falling prey to fake messages being circulated in the name of Income Tax Department.
The tax body further cautioned people not to share their personal or financial details as the department never asks for such details.
Beware of fake messages being spread in the name of Income Tax Department! Please do not share your personal or financial details as the department never asks for such details,” the tax department tweeted.
The tax department has cautioned people against lottery scams by sharing a tweet from PIB Fact Check. Income Tax India is not running such lucky draw.
“E-mails and messages are being circulated by fraudsters with a false claim that the recipient has won the lottery.
#PIB Fact Check
️Beware of such lottery scams!
️Do not share your personal or financial information over such calls, emails and messages,” PIBFactCheck tweeted.
Earlier this year, the tax body warned the public against falling prey to fraudulent job offer And that said candidates should consider offers or advertisements only on the official websites of SSC or Department.
The department had tweeted in February this year, “The Income Tax Department cautions the public not to fall into the trap of fraudsters misleading job aspirants by issuing fake appointment letters to join the department.”
With the increase in digital transactions, cybercrime has also increased. Fraudsters send fake messages/emails claiming that the victim has won a huge lottery. Once the victim is convinced, the fraudster asks for money to process that lottery.