Alert to Taxpayers on fake messages on GST Refund
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 fakeand Government has notified only www.gst.gov.in (http://www.gst.gov.in) as thecommon portal, under the GST Laws.
Through such links, the taxpayers are asked to fill important information such as- Personal
details, Address, Refund Details and KYC Verification, which may not just cause financial losses
to the taxpayer but also enable such unscrupulous elements to steal their personal data for
mala fide intentions.
Please be informed that GST refunds can be claimed through GST portal
www.gst.gov.in (http://www.gst.gov.in) only. Any other source, portal with similar
interface, message claiming to process GST refunds are fraudulent. Please also note that GST
Network does not ask personal information, refund details and KYC verification through email,
WhatsApp or SMS or through any other website.
Taxpayers are advised to remain cautious against such messages and use GST portal
www.gst.gov.in (http://www.gst.gov.in) for refund application or any other GST related activity.
Do’s and Don’ts regarding Refund applications
Do’s |
Don’ts |
Use only GST portal www.gst.gov.in
(http://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
(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 (http://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 1800-103-4786. |
Do not trust information from any source
other than the GST portal which uses similar
portal names and interface |
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