Beware of tax scams

It’s important to know how to identify an illegitimate request for information. This video details how to contact the ATO if you think you have been the victim of a scam. Be aware of what you share. If you think you have shared sensitive information with the wrong person or have been contacted by a scam, contact the ATO immediately.

See latest scam alerts at https://ato.gov.au/scamalerts

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Reproduced with the permission of the Australian Tax Office. This article was originally published at  Australian Tax Office February 2018. 
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