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Beware of Fake Income Tax Assessment Order Emails for AY 2025-26

Cyber-fraudsters are currently targeting taxpayers with sophisticated phishing emails disguised as official "Assessment Orders" for the year 2025–26. These malicious communications often claim tax discrepancies or urgent demands to trick users into clicking links that steal personal and banking information. In this blog, we break down the anatomy of this scam, explain how the Income Tax Department actually communicates with citizens, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to safely verify any notice through the official e-filing portal.

Income Tax Scam Alert 2026

Don't Fall for the Fake Email Trap!

Official Income Tax Scam Alert 🚨

The Income Tax Department has flagged a phishing campaign targeting taxpayers for Assessment Year 2025–26. Fraudsters are sending emails that look identical to official notices to steal your data.

How the Scam Works:

The email claims a tax demand is pending and provides a link to view a fake "Assessment Order."
Messages may claim errors in tax calculation or "refund processing issues" to create urgency.
These links lead to malware or fake portals designed to harvest your bank details, PAN, and OTPs.

✅ How to Stay Safe:

  • Never Click: Avoid clicking links in emails or SMS regarding refunds/demands.
  • Zero Trust: The Department NEVER asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank details via email.
  • Manual Entry: Always type the address incometax.gov.in directly into your browser.

🛡️ Official Verification Channels:

Official Portal: incometax.gov.in

Official Email Domain: Only @incometax.gov.in

Have you received a suspicious email?

Report it to: webmanager@incometax.gov.in

Report Phishing Now
Last updated: 1 month ago
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Krishna Gopal Varshney

Founder & CEO - Myitronline Global Services Pvt. Ltd.

Providing expert tax filing and business services across India with over 25 years of experience in financial consulting and compliance management.

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