851,000,000 reasons to be aware. That’s the balance from last year’s tax scams. And recovery is about the same odds as being struck by lightning. And that’s the reported amount that don’t include those too embarrassed or shamed to report.
So, keep your money in your pocket and don’t be tempted, no matter how demanding they become, to give out your details or to make a payment to someone unknown.
What NOT to do:
Do NOT respond to any email referencing tax
Do NOT respond to any text referencing tax
Do NOT respond to any voice call referencing tax
NEVER give out your Tax File Number
NEVER give out your date of birth
NEVER give out your Bank Details
The Tax Office has stated “We will never threaten you with immediate arrest” or demand you make a payment there and then. Nor does it accept Bitcoin, Google Play or iTunes vouchers or payments from Western Union.
If suspicious call the ATO 1800 008 540, or just block the sender.
Otherwise call us, GoTax on 07 38813029, we can access your ATO file.