Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has warned taxpayers about fake Income Tax refund scams during the ongoing income tax filing season. In an advisory, the bureau said cyber fraudsters are impersonating Income Tax Department officials to steal money, banking credentials, and other sensitive personal information. Scammers are sending fraudulent SMS messages and emails, claiming that an Income Tax refund has been approved. Officials from the Income Tax Department never ask taxpayers to share OTPs, passwords, CVV numbers, or banking details through phone calls, SMS messages, or emails. Common warning signsThe advisory asked taxpayers to be cautious if they receive:Unsolicited messages about Income Tax refunds or penalties.