PAN 2.0: The Government of India has recently launched the PAN 2.0 project to make the PAN card more secure and smooth. PAN 2.0 will have a QR code. The initiative aims to enhance the taxpayer experience through several key features such as – data security, QR code integration, unified portal and many more. Fraudsters are now committing fraud in making new PAN cards.
A fake email is being sent, falsely claiming that it is from the Income Tax Department. This mail asks you to download e-PAN card online. PIB (Press Information Bureau) Fact Check says that this email is completely fake. Clicking on the link given in such emails can empty your bank account and your personal information can be stolen.
Do not open any attachment
If you receive any mail or website claiming to be from the Income Tax Department, avoid responding to it. Do not open any attachment that comes with such mail. Do not click on any link that seems suspicious to you. If a suspicious looking email asks you for sensitive information, do not fill in that details. It is always advised to mail the report to the website URL webmanager@incometax.gov.in.
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PAN 2.0 will be entirely digital. The usage of its PAN card is set to undergo significant changes. Determine if it will be necessary to have a physical PAN card after the implementation of PAN 2.0. Let us share the solution with you.
PAN 2.0 will be utilized in a digital format
The Government of India has recently initiated the PAN 2.0 project to enhance the security and efficiency of the PAN card. A QR code will be provided in PAN 2.0. This QR code will resemble the QR code found on the Aadhaar card. By scanning the QR code provided in PAN 2.0, any organization or individual can access the details of the PAN cardholder.