Have you received message regarding 'Income Tax Refund Due'? Here's what you need to do to avoid being scammed!

Income Tax Refund Due: After filing their income taxes, many people are eagerly awaiting their refunds. However, messages claiming 'Income Tax Refund Due' have been appearing on the mobile phones of many individuals. It's important not to trust these messages, as they are not being sent by the Income Tax Department. Recently, the Noida Cyber Cell Police issued a warning about this.

What's the matter?

The Noida Cyber Cell Police has cautioned the public that if you receive a message asking you to call a number or click a link regarding an income tax refund, do not follow the instructions. These messages are scams intended to defraud you. The police advise completely ignoring such messages.

Beware of cyber fraud

The Cyber Cell has reported that messages or links have been circulating, claiming to be from the Income Tax Department and stating that an income tax refund is due. These messages often provide a phone number to call or a link to click, both of which are used by cybercriminals to deceive and defraud people. Remember, these messages are not from the Income Tax Department but from fraudsters attempting to commit cybercrime.

One mistake could empty your account

Assistant Police Commissioner Cyber Vivek Ranjan Rai has warned that people are receiving messages with links asking them to fill in their details to receive an income tax refund. Following these instructions could lead to fraud, potentially draining your bank account. It's crucial to ignore such messages entirely.