18 February 2010
Beware of Tax-related Email Scams
New phone and email scams are currently circulating which claim to be from the Tax Office. These scams are designed to trick you into giving away your money, passwords and/or personal details.
The Tax Office never sends emails requesting you to confirm, update or disclose confidential details like your name, date of birth, address or credit card details. If the ATO needs this information, they will mail you a letter to your postal address.
If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to be from the Tax Office, let them know.You can report unsolicited emails claiming to be from the Tax Office by forwarding the entire email to: ReportEmailFraud@ato.gov.au.
You can also check on any communication that you are unsure about by phoning the tax office on 132861 for individuals or 132866 for businesses.
The Tax Office never sends emails requesting you to confirm, update or disclose confidential details like your name, date of birth, address or credit card details. If the ATO needs this information, they will mail you a letter to your postal address.
If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to be from the Tax Office, let them know.You can report unsolicited emails claiming to be from the Tax Office by forwarding the entire email to: ReportEmailFraud@ato.gov.au.
You can also check on any communication that you are unsure about by phoning the tax office on 132861 for individuals or 132866 for businesses.
# posted by Brander Accounting @ 4:23 PM
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