The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a warning to taxpayers after reports emerged that fraudsters are contacting individuals by phone, claiming their tax files have been selected for audit. These scammers are allegedly offering exemption from audits or threatening legal complications to extort money. The NBR’s Public Relations Department released a notice on Sunday urging taxpayers to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to such schemes.

According to the notice, NBR officials never contact taxpayers about audits through personal mobile numbers or unauthorized channels. Any audit selection is officially communicated only through written notice. The NBR emphasized that all tax payments must be made through official government challans to the state treasury, not via personal accounts or mobile banking services such as bKash, Rocket, or Nagad.

The NBR advised taxpayers to verify any suspicious calls, messages, or emails with their respective tax offices and to report impersonation attempts to the nearest police station. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparent, harassment-free service and urged taxpayers not to engage in any unauthorized financial transactions.