The claim
Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !!
Original review summary
The review says the message promising a Rs 15,490 refund is a scam designed to collect personal information. It reports that India’s PIB Fact Check unit called the message fake and advises Sri Lankan taxpayers to verify refund communications through official channels. [S1][S1]
Additional context
The review quotes a PIB Fact Check post dated August 2, 2023, warning that the Indian Income Tax Department had not sent the message. [S1] [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026