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PAN 2.0 and e-PAN Card Scams in India (2026)

Fake PAN 2.0 and e-PAN download emails are phishing for your Aadhaar and bank details. How to spot the scam, protect your PAN, and report it to 1930.

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The first four steps, in order

  1. 1

    Do not click, do not reply

    PAN 2.0 does not require you to re-enter anything by SMS.

  2. 2

    Check on the real portal

    Type incometax.gov.in yourself in a fresh browser tab.

  3. 3

    If you entered details, act now

    Block the card, freeze the account, change the password.

  4. 4

    Call 1930

    Never share an OTP, and tell the bank at once if you did.

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