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Fake RBI Letter Demands Tax for Pending Funds
17 Jul
Summary
- A fake RBI letter falsely claims Rs 1 lakh payment is on hold.
- Scammers demand Rs 7,500 as refundable tax to release funds.
- PIB Fact Check unit has alerted the public about this scam.
A fake letter, impersonating the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is currently misleading individuals with promises of pending payments. This fraudulent communication claims that a sum of Rs 1 lakh is being held back due to a transaction failure. To expedite the release of these funds, recipients are instructed to pay a refundable tax of Rs 7,500.
The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit has officially flagged this letter as fake. They have issued a warning urging the public to exercise extreme caution and not succumb to these deceptive tactics. This scam aims to exploit individuals by demanding upfront payment for non-existent funds.
The RBI has previously issued advisories against similar fictitious offers and lottery winnings. They emphasize that they do not hold individual accounts, nor do they contact people regarding lottery winnings or funds from abroad. Citizens are advised to report any such scams to local law enforcement agencies.
