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How to Spot an ITR Refund Scam in India (2026)
Indians lost Rs 22,495 crore to cyber fraud in 2025. Spot fake ITR refund SMS, phishing emails, and clone portals, and report to 1930.
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The first four steps, in order
- 1
Do not click or call back
The income tax department does not SMS refund links.
- 2
Check your real refund status
Log in at incometax.gov.in yourself.
- 3
If you entered details, freeze it
Call the bank, block the card, change the password.
- 4
Call 1930
Report the phishing to webmanager@incometax.gov.in too.
1930 is the national cyber crime helpline, 24/7. Reporting fast is the single biggest factor in getting money back. Call now
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