Beware of new ATO scam
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is warning older Australians to be wary of phone calls and electronic correspondence from the ATO.
This includes emails, SMS and faxes. The ATO is warning that scammers may be trying to steal your money or personal information.
The ATO said it would never:
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Ask for money to receive a refund or payment from the ATO or Centrelink
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Demand payment of a debt using a prepaid credit card or gift card, such as iTunes, or into a personal bank account
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Ask for personal information, such as a bank account or credit card number, via email or SMS
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Demand a Tax File Number (TFN) over the phone
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Threaten a person with immediate arrest
If you've been contacted this way, then call the ATO on 1800 008 540 or Scamwatch on 1300 795 995
For more information, please visit ato.gov.au/scams
The ATO is a scam itself