Tax Time Scam Time - don't get caught
Please be aware that, now that Tax time is here, the scammers are out and impersonating trusted brands like myGov or the ATO - their goal being to trick you into giving them money or (worse still) your personal details.
Do not fall prey to their trickery and remember that myGov will never send you a text, email or attachment with links or web addresses that ask you for your login or personal details - always login to your official myGov account by manually typing https://my.gov.au into your internet browser. It's important to have a strong password on your myGov account - and to add a security code (2FA) to your login process to provide an extra layer of protection.
You can always the check the status of your tax affairs at any time by calling us (3391 7566) or the ATO (13 28 61).
The scammers will continue their activities right through from now until well beyond the 30 October deadline for individual tax returns because they know how many people are waiting for a refund or debt owed - so please remain vigilant and alert to these activities.
If in doubt, contact the ATO scam hotline on 1800 008 540 or visit ato.gov.au/scams. If you're worried about your details and myGov, contact the DHS Scams and Identity Theft Heldesk on 1800 941 126 or email isar@humanservices.gov.au.
Visit Staysmartonline for more tips to stay safe online this tax time.
