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Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
PAN Card Users Alert: Income Tax के नाम पर बड़ा e-PAN Scam, जानें कैसे बचें इस Online Fraud से!
मोहिनी केडिया Produced by: • मोहिनी केडिया Contributed by: | Navbharat Times• 11 Jul 2025, 10:26 am PAN Card Users Alert: Income Tax के नाम पर बड़ा e-PAN Scam, जानें कैसे बचें इस Online Fraud से!
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
e-PAN card fraud alert! Received email prompting PAN Card download? Check important message from Income Tax Department
NEW DELHI: Have you received an email asking you to download your e-PAN card? If yes, you are advised to ignore it. The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit has issued a warning against such messages, confirming that they are fake. ⚠️ This Email is #Fake, PIB Fact Check said in an advisory shared on social media, along with a screenshot of one such phishing email. The fraudulent message, titled 'Download e-PAN Card Online: A step-by-step guide', comes from an unauthorised address and is designed to trick recipients into clicking malicious links. According to the advisory, users must not respond to any emails, links, calls, or SMS that request financial or personal information such as bank details, PIN numbers, or passwords. The Income Tax Department clarified that: It does not request personal details through email. It never asks for PINs, passwords or credit card information via messages. Users should be cautious of emails that direct them to fake IT department websites. Phishing emails typically pretend to be from authorised institutions and may contain links or attachments that can infect your computer. The department has outlined the following safety guidelines: Do not reply to such emails. Do not open any attachments. Do not click on suspicious links, or copy-paste them into your browser. Keep your anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall software updated to guard against malware. If you suspect an email or website to be fraudulent: Forward it to webmanager@ Also send a copy to incident@ You can forward the entire message or include its Internet headers to help track the sender. Delete the email after reporting. What is phishing? Phishing is a fraudulent practice used to steal sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and credit card details by posing as a legitimate and trusted source in digital communications. Cybercriminals often impersonate banks, popular social media platforms, e-commerce sites, online payment services, or IT administrators to deceive recipients. These deceptive messages—usually sent via email or instant messaging—often direct users to fake websites that closely mimic the appearance of genuine ones, tricking them into entering confidential information. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
MeeSeva to expand digital kiosks with new services
HYDERABAD: Telangana's Electronic Services Delivery (ESD) is set to expand its MeeSeva initiative by integrating 11 additional Road Transport Authority (RTA) services into the self-service kiosk at Khairatabad's RTO office. The move aims to streamline vehicle and transport services, building on the success of the MeeSeva Digital Kiosks, which have served thousands since their launch on December 8, 2024. The state is also finalising integration with Protean eGov Technologies Limited to roll out new PAN card services. Citizens will soon be able to apply for physical or e-PAN cards at MeeSeva centres and receive them within days. Additionally, the Licensed Surveyor Training 2025 programme has shortlisted 7,003 candidates for the first spell and 3,028 for the second, with training to begin at district headquarters under the Telangana Academy for Land Information and Management (TALIM). Launched during the Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu, the MeeSeva Digital Kiosks are now operational at five key locations, including the Hyderabad Collectorate and Khairatabad's RTO office. These kiosks offer 10 essential services, including GHMC birth and death certificates, water and electricity bill payments, and the reissuance of community and income certificates. With features such as QR code-based payments, high-resolution scanners and uninterrupted power supply, the kiosks provide contactless, transparent and accessible services, even in remote areas. The initiative, spearheaded by IT Minister D Sridhar Babu, supports the state's e-Governance goals by reducing the need for physical visits to government offices. The kiosks' after-hours functionality and robust software have been praised for improving public engagement and preventing overcharging. As Telangana strengthens its citizen-centric governance, the expansion of MeeSeva services highlights its commitment to technology-driven, inclusive service delivery.
