ITR Filing Ends Soon: Fake Tax Emails Are on the Rise—Here's How to Stay Safe And What to Watch For

Scammers are sending fake emails pretending to be from the Income Tax Department as the ITR filing deadline approaches.

Phishing attempts create a false sense of urgency to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or opening infected attachments.

Recipients should verify email sender addresses and avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments.

The Income Tax Department does not request sensitive information via email for ITR filing.

Report any suspected phishing emails to the official cybercrime portal or the Income Tax Department.