ATO alert courtesy of the Australian Taxation Office:

New Scam Alert!

The Australian Taxation Office maintains a dedicated scam alerts page to keep the public informed about current tax, myGov and myID impersonation scams.

Scammers frequently use emails, text messages, phone calls and fake websites to trick people into handing over personal information, login credentials or banking details, often by falsely claiming targets have a tax refund, an unpaid debt or an urgent document review.

 

Key warnings and guidance:

• Recent alerts highlight phishing emails containing malicious links or attachments (such as fake ATO appointments, malware downloads or fake DocuSign notifications) designed to steal credentials or compromise devices.
• The ATO will never send unsolicited messages with direct hyperlinks to log-in pages, ask for passwords or personal details via email/SMS or use social media to discuss personal tax matters.
• If you receive a suspicious message, do not click any links or open attachments. You can report it by forwarding the email to ReportScams@ato.gov.au. If you are ever unsure whether a communication is genuine, do not engage and instead verify it by contacting the ATO directly or checking your official myGov account.

Access the link for a detail guidance and information regarding latest New scam alert news.

 

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