A few days after the 2024 Income Tax return is published, The Brazilian government has already detected coup attempts on the issue. The person who notified citizens about the risks was the State Cyber Incident Prevention, Treatment and Response Center (CTIR Gov).
According to the report, Fake apps are already circulating in digital stores for mobile devices Android This iOS. These tools mimic the appearance and operation of the Personal Income Tax (IRPF) service for the base year 2023.
These fake tools We aim to steal personal and financial data from victimswho were led to believe that they were completing a statement of fact.
So far, images of the fake applications have not been published and there is no information that they still remain on the platforms. Moreover, Apple and Google have not yet commented on the issue.
IR 2024 has already started
Income Tax 2024 application is available for download. You can download the service from the Google Play Store at this link or for iOS devices here.
To avoid falling victim to such scams; pay attention to the reviews in the online store, the number of downloads (must be high as the applications are quite popular) and also who the responsible developer is – in case, Services and Information from Brazil.
Another alternative isEnd the official website of the Federal Revenue Service and log in via gov.br. Taxpayers who must be held accountable You have until May 31 Submitting the income report at the risk of fines if the deadline is missed.
Source: Tec Mundo
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