The ATO has again warned taxpayers to be alert
for scammers impersonating the ATO, as it
appears they have changed tactics in 2019.
Specifically, the ATO is seeing the emergence of
a new tactic where:
“scammers are using an ATO number to send
fraudulent SMS messages to taxpayers asking
them to click on a link and hand over their
personal details in order to obtain a refund”.
The ATO has received reports of scammers
maliciously manipulating the calling line
identification so the phone number that appears
is different to the number from which the call
originated.
This is referred to as “spoofing” and is a common
technique used by scammers to appear
legitimate.
It appears these scams aim to steal taxpayers'
personal details and identities.
The ATO has advised it will not:
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