Jul. 17, 2026
Is RBI asking people to pay Rs 7,500 in tax to get Rs 1 lakh payment? Here’s the truth
Synopsis A fake Reserve Bank of India letter is misleading people about pending payments. It falsely claims a Rs 1 lakh payment is on hold due to transaction failure. Recipients are asked to pay Rs 7,500 as a refundable tax to release funds. The... Read more.
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