e-PAN Card Email Scam: PIB Warns Against Fake Download Links

• PIB Fact Check warns against viral emails asking users to download e-PAN cards via suspicious links.
• These emails are fake and designed to steal sensitive personal information like PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, or passwords.
• The Income Tax Department never requests users to click on links via email for PAN card-related matters.
• Users are advised not to click on suspicious links or attachments and to avoid sharing personal information.
• Phishing emails can be reported on the official Income Tax Department website: incometaxindia.gov.in/pages/report-phishing.aspx.

Why It Matters: Beware of fake e-PAN card download emails; they are phishing attempts to steal your personal data.