Income Tax Scam Calls Rise: How to Spot & Report in 2024-25

By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025 Moneycontrol PF Team| Aug 18, 2025

Scam Surge in FY 2024-25

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Fake income tax calls, emails & SMSes are tricking taxpayers with threats & false claims. (Image: Canva)

No DIN? It’s a Scam!

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Every official IT notice carries a Document Identification Number (DIN) — missing it means fraud. (Image: Canva)

Cross-Check on E-Filing Portal

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Genuine notices always appear on your Income Tax e-filing portal, not just on SMS/email. (Image: Canva)

Watch That Email ID Closely

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Only mails from @incometax.gov.in are real. Fraudsters mimic IDs to trap taxpayers. (Image: Canva)

IT Dept Never Asks for PIN/OTP

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Any demand for PINs, passwords, OTPs or bank details = 100% scam. (Image: Canva)

Fear Tactics Are a Red Flag

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Scamsters use panic calls & legal threats. Don’t react, always verify. (Image: Canva)

Report Online Immediately

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in or call the helpline 1930. (Image: Canva)

Police Can Step In

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Lodge an FIR with call details & evidence at your local police station. (Image: Canva)

Mail Fraudulent Messages

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) Forward scam emails/SMS to webmanager@incometax.gov.in with proof. (Image: Canva)

Alert Bank & Telecom Provider

(Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) (Image: Canva) If you shared details, notify your bank & ask your telecom to block scam numbers. (Image: Canva)

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