Tax refund scam alert: How one taxpayer lost Rs 1.5 lakh to fake 'refund delay' message

The Income Tax Department has warned taxpayers about a surge in fake “refund delay” messages designed to steal sensitive ...

Rs 1.5 Lakh Gone In Minutes: The ‘Income Refund Delay’ Scam You Need To Watch Out For

Income Tax Refund Scam: Taxpayer loses Rs 1.5 lakh in fake ‘refund delay’ scam; Income Tax Dept warns against phishing links and OTP sharing.
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Income Tax Refund scam alert: Fake refund message costs taxpayer Rs 1.5 lakh — Here’s how you can stay safe

Amid growing concerns over income tax refund delays, scammers are targeting anxious taxpayers with fake “pending refund” messages. After one taxpayer lost ₹1.5 lakh, the Income Tax Department has ...