Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Government Warns Citizens About Fake PAN 2.0 Phishing Scam
Someone is pretending to be the government to trick you.
They send emails saying your PAN card needs an update.
If you click the link, it takes you to a fake website that looks real.
They want you to share your personal info like bank details, but this is a trap.
Giving them your info lets them steal your money or pretend to be you.
To stay safe, double-check who sent the email and the website address before you share anything.
Government warns of a fake PAN 2.0 phishing scam.
Scammers send emails promising PAN card upgrades to steal personal details.
Emails use suspicious addresses and redirect victims to fraudulent websites.
Victims are prompted to enter personal information, leading to data compromise.
Users should verify email sender authenticity and website domains to stay safe.
- Who
- Scammers are targeting individuals.
- What
- A fake PAN 2.0 phishing scam.
- When
- The scam is ongoing.
- Where
- In India.
- Why
- To steal financial and personal information.
- Scam Name
- Fake PAN 2.0 Phishing Scam
- Target
- Indian citizens
- Objective
- Stealing personal and financial information
- Method
- Phishing emails with fake upgrade offers
- Official Warning Issued by
- Fact Check Unit at the Press Information Bureau and the Income Tax Department of India