Skip to content

Threat Library / Impersonation & Authority Scams

high🇮🇳 India focus

Fake Income Tax & Refund Scam

Impersonation of the Income Tax Department claiming a pending refund or an outstanding demand, driving victims to a cloned e-filing page or a payment to "settle" a fabricated notice.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log