Friday 18 October 2019

GST Fraud: What it is and How to Register your complaint - Alankit LTD

The Goods and Services Tax was recently introduced by the government to create a standard tax rate for all. However, criminals have found a way out to perform fraudulent activities using GST. Alankit complaints made the company understands how millions of innocent people are victimized to false accusations and foolery every day. Alankit has always been an honest organization, and it always looks for ways to help the general.

Here’s a guide to GST fraud brought to you by Alankit LTD:

What is GST fraud?

Shopkeepers exploit the customers who are not yet familiar with the exact tax rates by quoting higher prices than the true one. This is how a lot of people fall prey to GST related frauds.
There are four types of GST frauds:

1. You are charged a GST on tax-free goods
2. You are charged for GST on goods that have already been covered by VAT
3. You are levied higher tax rates than standard GST rates
4. GST officer impersonators are fooling you

So what can you do? 

There have been several cases flowing that have been filed by people on being fooled by fake GST officers. The Office of Chief Commissioner of GST situated in Delhi has clarified that GST is only levied when the goods are in transit. No official is allowed to approach the customers later in demand for money.

In case your luck has not been in your favour, and you’ve had to fall prey to law offenders, you can register your complaint or contact the GST help desk as given below:

GST Help Desk Number- 0120-4888999
You can dial this number and have a telephonic conversation to register your complaint.

GST Help Email- helpdesk@gst.gov.in
Write an email explaining your situation and send it to the above link.

GST complaint help-line number- 011-23370115

You should not approach any unofficial forums to register your complaints. They will not be able to help you in any way and would charge you unnecessarily. Alankit complaints have taught the organization to be extra careful and also educate its customers on how to prevent or react to frauds and dishonesty.