LatestIncome Tax 29 October 2026
Firm Loses Rs 80L to Fake Tax Notice Scam
A company secretary in Ahmedabad was tricked by cybercriminals who sent a forged income‑tax notice, leading the firm to transfer Rs 80 lakh to the scammers. The fake notice mimicked official branding, underscoring rising tax‑related phishing threats to Indian businesses.
A company secretary in Ahmedabad fell victim to a sophisticated phishing scam that used a fake income‑tax notice. The fraudulent document looked authentic, prompting the firm to wire Rs 80 lakh to the attackers.
- Scam method: counterfeit tax notice with official branding
- Loss: Rs 80 lakh transferred
- Implication: Rising tax‑related phishing targeting Indian businesses
Read the full report on Ahmedabad Mirror.
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