Tax scams catching out the unwary
How are scammers targeting tax payers?
This time around, the scammers are phoning and claiming to be from the prosecutions department of the ATO. They then state that they believe you have committed fraud and the Sheriff's Office has been called. You can of course make this all go away by transferring cash using the details they provide or by giving your details to them. All of it is fake.
Report scammers
The alternative is to report scammers. Get as much detail as you can from the caller without giving away your information, such as phone numbers, supposed section of the ATO, the name of the person who called etc. then contact your accountant or the ATO.
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