Nowadays, PAN cards are used for bank accounts, ITR, investments, and many other financial purposes. Therefore, any fraudulent PAN card can land you in trouble. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of your PAN card, you can verify it online.

Why is it important to verify your PAN?
Fraud can often be committed by creating a fake PAN card or misusing someone else's PAN details. Therefore, if you receive a suspicious PAN card or have any doubts about your own, it's best to verify it.

How to verify your PAN:
To verify your PAN, visit the Income Tax Department's e-Filing website. You can use the Verify PAN Status feature there.

Then, enter the required information, such as your PAN number, full name, date of birth, and mobile number. An OTP will be sent to your mobile number. After entering the OTP, the PAN verification process can be completed.

After verification, you can know whether the given PAN number and your information matches with the records of the Income Tax Department or not.

Don't share your PAN details with anyone.
Avoid sharing your PAN card photo or PAN number with anyone unnecessarily. Especially, don't enter your PAN details on social media or unknown websites.

If you believe that your PAN has been misused, take the matter seriously and use the complaint or assistance options available on the official website of the Income Tax Department.

PC: Rochak Khabre