Government Warns of Phishing Emails Pretending to Offer e-PAN Downloads

Government Warns of Phishing Emails Pretending to Offer e-PAN Downloads

First seen 9 Mar 2026, 12:38 UTC Newsbytesapp 68.5

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The Indian government has issued a warning about phishing emails masquerading as official communications from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) that solicit downloads of fake e-PAN cards. These emails aim to steal sensitive financial information, including PAN and Aadhaar details, potentially leading to fraud. Recipients are advised to only use official government portals for e-PAN services.

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2026-03-09
Government issues warning about fake e-PAN card phishing emails.