evidence: The Income Tax department had also informed taxpayers regarding such fraudulent activities where the message promises Rs 15,490 as Income Tax Refunds which will be credited to the account once the taxpayer verifies the bank account by visiting the link provided in the message. [...] The PIB Fact Check team had shared a post highlighting this viral message claiming that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of ₹ 15,490. This claim is fake and it is essential to be beware of such scams & refrain from sharing your personal information. This same post was reposted by the Income Tax Department. A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of â¹ 15,490.#PIBFactCheck — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) August 2, 2023 âï¸ This claim is ð ðð¤ð.