New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has warned taxpayers against fraudulent GST violation notices, which are being issued with the official logo and DIN number, the Finance Ministry said in a statement on Friday.

The CBIC has confirmed that some fraudsters are creating and sending fake notices to taxpayers, who may or may not be under investigation by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI).

The Ministry said that the fraudsters used the department's logo and DIN number, which resembles the original violation notice. Therefore, it has cautioned against such notices.

"It has been recently observed that some individuals with fraudulent intent are creating and sending fake summons to the...