Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Government Warns of 'PAN 2.0' Phishing Scam Targeting Taxpayers
Someone is sending fake emails pretending to be the government to trick people.
These emails say you need a new 'PAN 2.0' card and ask you to click links or share private information.
But these emails are scams.
The real government says they never ask for your passwords or bank details through email and they don't send links to download things.
If you get one of these emails, don't click anything and report it to the correct website to stay safe online.
Government warns taxpayers of phishing emails related to 'PAN 2.0' cards.
Emails falsely claim to offer upgraded PAN cards with QR codes and links for download.
PIB Fact Check unit has labelled these emails as 'fake'.
The Income Tax Department advises against sharing sensitive information via email.
Citizens are urged to report suspicious emails to designated authorities.
- Who
- Taxpayers are the target, with the emails appearing to come from 'PAN 2.0 Cards'.
- What
- Phishing emails claiming to offer new PAN cards.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the articles, but it's ongoing.
- Where
- The emails are received online.
- Why
- To trick recipients into sharing sensitive financial information.
Victims of Phishing
Government
Risk of Sensitive Information Compromise
Victims of Phishing
May be tricked into providing sensitive information.
Government
Not applicable.
- Scam Type
- Phishing emails
- Target
- Taxpayers
- Email Subject
- PAN 2.0 Cards
- Sender Addresses
- [email protected] (example)
- Official Advice
- Report to [email protected] or [email protected]