Received a fake income tax call? Key warning signs and tips to protect yourself
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Summary
Scammers posing as Income Tax Department or RBI officers are targeting taxpayers during the tax filing season through calls, emails, texts, and WhatsApp. They create panic with fake tax violation clai...
Key Details
Published
18 August 2025 at 05:00 pm
Source
India Today
Channel
phone call
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Fraud Keywords
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