how to stop misuse of pan card

To stop the misuse of your PAN card, exercise extreme caution and maintain vigilance over your personal data.

• Only share your PAN with legally authorized entities like banks or Income Tax authorities, and avoid public disclosure on social media or unverified websites.
• When submitting photocopies, always self-attest them by signing, dating, and writing the purpose across the document to prevent unauthorized use.
• Regularly monitor your credit score and check Form 26AS for transactions linked with your PAN to detect any discrepancies.
• Report any suspicious activity immediately to the Income Tax Department and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in.