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Verify a scrutiny notice is genuine
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Facts
Genuine notices are visible in your e-Filing login under e-Proceedings and carry a Document Identification Number that can be verified on the portal. The department does not send notices through WhatsApp.
Provisions and law
- Sec 143(2), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 270(8), Income-tax Act 2025)Officer may select a return for scrutiny by serving a notice within three months from the end of the financial year in which the return was filed.
- e-Filing portal, Authenticate notice or order issued by ITDLets anyone verify the DIN of a notice.
Analysis
Log in directly and check e-Proceedings. Use the authenticate notice service with the DIN. If nothing matches, it is likely fraud, so do not pay or share OTPs. Report the message and keep a screenshot.
Conclusion
- Do not click any link in the message.
- Log in to the portal and check e-Proceedings.
- Verify the DIN.
- Report fake messages and change your password if needed.
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