Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Income Tax Department Warns Against Fake Emails
The Income Tax Department and PIB have warned people about fake emails.
These emails trick people into downloading e-PAN cards.
The fake emails ask for personal and financial details.
The department says it never asks for such information via email.
They advise not to click on any links or open attachments.
These can harm your computer.
If you get such an email, forward it to the department.
They also suggest using anti-virus software to stay safe.
Income Tax Department issued a fact-check against fake emails offering e-PAN card downloads.
PIB circulated a screenshot of a phishing email to alert citizens.
Department clarified it does not request personal or financial information via email.
Advisory warns against clicking links or opening attachments in suspicious emails.
Citizens encouraged to report phishing emails to [email protected] and [email protected].
- Who
- Income Tax Department and Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- What
- Issued a fact-check against fake emails offering to download e-PAN cards
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (national alert)
- Why
- To warn citizens about phishing attempts and protect their sensitive information
- Department
- Income Tax Department
- Alert Type
- Fake Emails
- Content
- Fake e-PAN card download offers
- Action Requested
- Do not respond, click links, or open attachments
- Reporting Email
- [email protected]
- Additional Reporting Email
- [email protected]
- Safety Measures
- Use anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall