GSTN Alert to Taxpayers on fake messages on GST Refund
GST
Dated:- 5-5-2020
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 only www.gst.gov.in as the common portal, under the GST Laws.
Through such links, the taxpayers are asked to fill important information such as- Personal details, Address, Refund Details an
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Use only GST portal www.gst.gov.in for claiming refunds
Do not reply to any message claiming to process GST refunds
For any information on claiming GST refund, checking status of the refund application read
https://www.gst.gov.in/help/refund
Do not open any link or attachment in the message
Remember that GST Network never call detailed personal information and refund details on email, WhatsApp or SMS
Never fill any personal detail and other information on any platform other than GST portal for claiming refunds
Stay updated with News & Update section of www.gst.gov.in for any official and authorized information
Do not call at the number mentioned in the message
In case of any query of confusion, please call GST helpdesk 1800
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