Received a GST notice?Is it true or false? Here’s how to verify it.

Last week, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued a warning against fraudsters issuing fake GST summons. Taxpayers are advised to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any communication received from the GST authorities.

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Fake GST Call: Why is it in the news?

The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has recently come to notice that some individuals with fraudulent intentions are creating and sending false summons to taxpayers who may or may not be under investigation by the DGGI, CBIC said in a statement.

“Fake summonses issued may appear genuine because they have Document Identification Numbers (DINs), but the DIN numbers of these entities are not issued by DGGI. To address this issue, DGGI has been taking serious steps to notify the police and File complaints with police and target those involved in the creation and delivery of false and fraudulent summonses.”

How to verify a GST summons?

Always verify the authenticity of the GST summons before responding. Scammers sometimes use false subpoenas to defraud taxpayers.

CBIC said taxpayers can verify the authenticity of any communication from the department, including subpoenas, using the “Verify CBIC-DIN” window on the CBIC website or the DIN utility search on the Data Directorate’s (DDM) online portal, China Business bank.

Report a false subpoena

The CBIC statement said: “Individual taxpayers who receive summonses from DGGI/CBIC organizations that appear suspicious or may be false can immediately report them to the DGGI/CBIC office in the relevant jurisdiction for verification so that these fraudulent activities can be investigated. responsible persons to take necessary actions.” added.