Alert to Taxpayers on fake messages on GST Refund



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Taxpayers are being warned about fake messages, particularly on WhatsApp, SMS, and email, claiming to process GST refunds. These messages often contain phishing links to fraudulent portals designed to steal personal data and financial information. The government has stressed that the only official portal for GST activities, including refund claims, is www.gst.gov.in. Taxpayers should never share personal details, refund information, or KYC verification through these unofficial channels.

Attention Taxpayers! Safeguard yourself from fake messages on GST Refunds It has been observed that some fraudulent messages are being circulated on WhatsApp, Email and SMS, claiming to process GST refund. It clearly shows that some miscreants have started to take undue advantage of Covid-19 crisis, by sending out fake messages with phishing links. One such link takes to a portal claimed to have been developed by GSTN.The same is fake and Government has notified onlywww.gst.gov.inas the co
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Fraudulent messages are being circulated on WhatsApp, Email, and SMS, falsely claiming to process GST refunds and often containing phishing links.

The only official and authorised website for claiming GST refunds and other GST-related activities is www.gst.gov.in.

These fake messages prompt taxpayers to fill in sensitive information such as personal details, address, refund details, and KYC verification.

Responding to these messages can lead to financial losses and the theft of personal data by unscrupulous individuals for malicious purposes.

Taxpayers should only use the official GST portal (www.gst.gov.in) for refund applications and other GST activities, and never reply to suspicious messages or click on unknown links.

For any queries or confusion regarding GST refunds, taxpayers can contact the GST helpdesk at 1800-103-4786.




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