Income Tax Department Warns of Phishing Emails and Fake e-PAN Scams

The Income Tax Department has issued warnings about fraudulent emails falsely claiming to be official notices for Assessment Year 2025-26, urging taxpayers not to click on suspicious links or share personal information. These phishing emails often include fake assessment orders or e-PAN download links designed to install malware or steal data. Officials emphasize verifying communications only through the official Income Tax e-Filing portal and note that genuine emails come from official domains like incometax.gov.in. The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit has also highlighted these scams.