Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Income Tax Department Warns Against Fraudulent Claims
The Income Tax Department in India is warning people about fake emails and messages that try to steal personal information.
They are also sending messages to remind people to update their tax returns and fix any mistakes.
The department found that some people are making fake donations to get tax deductions and is asking taxpayers to correct their returns if they made any mistakes.
They are sending messages to remind people to update their contact details and be honest in their tax filings.
The department is using data to find suspicious claims and is taking action against fake donation receipts and bogus tax deductions.
Income Tax Department warns taxpayers about fraudulent emails, SMS, and websites impersonating the department.
Taxpayers advised to verify authenticity of communications and use only the official portal for tax services.
Fraudsters use fake sender IDs, misleading links, and look-alike websites to steal sensitive information.
CBDT flags bogus tax deductions and exemptions, urging taxpayers to correct their returns voluntarily.
Income Tax Department identified high-risk patterns in deductions under Sections 80G and 80GGC, suspecting many false claims.
- Who
- Income Tax Department, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
- What
- Warning against fraudulent claims, fake emails, SMS scams, and bogus tax deductions
- When
- December 12, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect taxpayers from fraud and ensure accurate tax filings
- Date
- December 12, 2025
- Official Portal
- https://www.incometax.gov.in
- Reporting Email
- [email protected]
- Helpdesk Numbers
- 1800 103 0025, 080 46122000
- Cyber Incident Response
- [email protected]
- Sections Involved
- 80G, 80GGC
- Assessment Year
- 2025–26
Sources
Bogus tax deductions under scanner: CBDT flags fake donation claims, warns taxpayers via SMS and email
Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams
CBDT steps up data-led crackdown on bogus tax deductions, nudges taxpayers to revise returns
IT Department NUDGEs taxpayers on bogus deductions through the data-driven approach
Income Tax dept cracks down on bogus claims linked to donations, SMS and emails sent to taxpayers as ‘friendly measure’
Over 2 lakh taxpayers claimed suspicious deductions of nearly ₹5,500 crore, says IT Dept
CBDT cracks down on bogus tax deductions: Key alert for taxpayers on corrections in ITR
CBDT NUDGEs taxpayers against claims of bogus deductions through data-driven approach
