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The last date for filing income tax returns is approaching. At present, many people are waiting for their refund after filing the return. Cyber criminals have an evil eye on these people. Refund scams have started targeting them. The Income Tax Department has issued a warning about fraud with people waiting for refund. The department has said that people should not fall into any trap and save themselves from these scams.
Taxpayers should be wary of fake pop-up messages
In a post on the social media platform X, the Income Tax Department said that taxpayers have to avoid fake pop-up messages. The department has advised them not to fall prey to such messages. Cybercriminals have used income tax refunds as a weapon to steal money from taxpayers' bank accounts. These people want to obtain bank account information by sending fake messages. The Income Tax Department has issued an advisory for taxpayers after several cases of refund fraud have surfaced across the country.
This is how people are duped
According to the Income Tax Department, if you are waiting for a refund, then you need to be a little careful. The messages that cyber thugs are sending say that the refund has been approved in your name. This money will be deposited in your account soon. You can check your account number or update your bank account details by visiting the link given below. The Income Tax Department has appealed not to respond to such messages.