evidence: Taxpayers have been alerted by the Department to exercise caution when encountering messages promising a Rs 15,490 income tax refund. These messages are fraudulent, and clicking on the provided link may lead to a deceptive website designed to mimic the official Income Tax Department site. If personal information is entered on this deceptive website, scammers could exploit it to steal your identity and financial data. It is crucial to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to these scams. [...] "A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490. This claim is fake. @IncomeTaxIndia has not sent this message. Beware of such scams & refrain from sharing your personal information," said PIB Fact Check in an official tweet. The Income Tax Department attached the screenshot of the scam message along with the tweet, which reads, "Dear Sir, You have been approved an income tax refund of Rs 15,490/-, the amount will be credited to your account shortly. Please verify your account number 5XXXXX6755. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below."