The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on January 24, 2025, issued cautions against the fraudsters issuing fake and fraudulent Summons for GST violations.
The following has been stated namely: -
• It is observed that fraudsters are sending fake DGGI summons using counterfeit Department logos and fake DINs to deceive taxpayers.
• It is clarified that taxpayers can easily verify the genuineness of any communication (including Summons) issued by any officer of CBIC by using the ‘VERIFY CBIC-DIN’ window on the CBIC’s website.
• It is informed that on verifying the DIN if any individual or taxpayer finds that the summon is fake, it may immediately be reported to the office concerned. This will enable the competent DGGI/CGST formation to take law enforcement action against the fraudsters for using fake summons to dupe the public.
[Press release id: - 2095881]
