Beware: Fake Income Tax Notice for Rs 6,000 Payment Detected as Phishing Scam

A fraudulent Income Tax notice demanding Rs 6,000 payment has been identified as a phishing scam by the PIB Fact Check team. Citizens are advised to ignore such notices as the Income Tax Department never requests sensitive financial details via email. The scam notice, circulating online, claims to be from the Income Tax Department and asks recipients to pay Rs 6,000 for their tax dues. However, the government has confirmed this to be a scam. The PIB Fact Check team warned on social media, "The Income Tax Department does not issue such notices. Beware of misleading content and always rely on official sources for verified information." This type of scam is classified as phishing fraud, where attackers masquerade as trustworthy entities to acquire sensitive information. Phishing often occurs via email or instant messaging, directing users to fake websites that mimic legitimate ones. **How to Report Suspicious Messages:** - **WhatsApp:** +91 8799711259 - **Email:** [email protected] For Income Tax-related phishing, forward emails/website URLs to [email protected] and [email protected]. **Advice from the Income Tax Department to Avoid Phishing Scams:** - Do not reply to suspicious emails. - Avoid opening attachments or clicking links, as they may contain malware. - Use updated anti-virus software, anti-spyware, and a firewall. (Join our ETWealth WhatsApp channel for the latest updates)