PAN 2.0 Scam: Fraudsters are now committing fraud regarding making new PAN cards. A fake email is being sent, in which it is being falsely claimed that it is from the Income Tax Department. Clicking on the link given in such an email can empty the bank account and your personal information can be stolen.
PAN 2.0 Scam: The Government of India has recently launched the PAN 2.0 project to make the PAN card more secure and smooth. A QR code will be given in PAN 2.0. The initiative aims to enhance the taxpayer experience through several key features such as – data security, QR code integration, unified portal and many features.
Fraudsters are now committing fraud regarding making new PAN cards. A fake email is being sent, in which it is being falsely claimed that it is from the Income Tax Department. This mail asks you to download e-PAN card online. PIB (Press Information Bureau) Fact Check says that this email is completely fake. Clicking on the link provided in such emails could result in your bank account being emptied and your personal information being stolen.
📢Have you also received an email asking you to download e-PAN Card❓#PIBFactCheck
⚠️This Email is #Fake
✅Do not respond to any emails, links, calls & SMS asking you to share financial & sensitive information
➡️Details on reporting phishing E-mails: https://t.co/nMxyPtwN00 pic.twitter.com/odF2WdyMzF
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) December 22, 2024
How to stay safe from these scams
– If you receive any mail or website claiming to be from the Income Tax Department, avoid responding to it.
– Do not open any attachments that come with such mails.
– Do not click on any link that you find suspicious.
– If a suspicious looking mail asks you for sensitive information, do not fill in that detail.
– It is always advisable to mail the report to the website URL webmanager@incometax.gov.in.
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