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RBI News: A letter from the RBI, discussing tax refunds, is rapidly going viral on social media. Let's find out what this news is and what the truth is.

A letter offering advance tax refund is going viral.

RBI News: The RBI has been making several changes to its regulations over the past several days. Meanwhile, a news story is going viral on social media claiming that the Reserve Bank is demanding a certain amount of money to refund its withheld funds. Is this really true? Let's find out.

What's the full story?
A letter from the RBI is rapidly going viral on social media, stating that the Reserve Bank of India is collecting a tax of ₹7,500 before releasing your ₹1 lakh deposit. This news has shocked everyone. Many people are receiving similar messages and emails with the letter.

Is the news true?
PIB Fact Check has now exposed the truth behind this viral news. PIB shared a screenshot of the letter through its official Twitter account, which clearly reads "FAKE." This means the news is completely baseless. The caption accompanying the post reads, "A fake is circulating online, claiming that a refundable tax of Rs 7,500 will be required to recover a pending amount of Rs 100,000."

It further states, "According to PIB Fact Check, this letter is fake. RBI never contacts the public through unsolicited phone calls or emails to solicit money or any personal information. If you have been a victim of such a scam, file a complaint with local law enforcement agencies (police)."

Trust only authentic sources.
The agency also advised that any suspicious information related to the central government should be reported to PIB Fact Check, and we will provide the truth behind it. PIB's contact number and email address were also provided.

It should be noted that the PIB is a government agency that fact-checks every piece of fake news related to the government and brings the truth to the public. Therefore, if you have any doubts about any news, you can contact the PIB.