Beware of Cyber Fraud During ITR Season: Rajasthan Police Issues Advisory

Rajasthan Police Cyber Crime Branch has warned taxpayers about rising online scams during the Income Tax Return (ITR) season. Fraudsters are targeting citizens with fake claims about tax refunds, PAN-Aadhaar linking, and profile verification to steal sensitive information.

Common Fraud Tactics:

• Fake messages & calls claiming your refund is on hold or ITR is incorrect, with links to malicious sites.
• Phishing websites mimicking incometax.gov.in, asking for PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, OTP, etc.
• Malware attachments disguised as ITR receipts (APK files).
• Social media scams using fake logos and QR codes promising instant refunds.

Safety Tips:

• Use only the official site incometax.gov.in.
• Verify sender’s email/number.
• Never share OTP, PAN, Aadhaar, or bank details.
• Avoid clicking suspicious links or scanning unknown QR codes.

Report fraud: Call 1930, file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in, or contact 9256001930 / 9257510100.