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Watch out for myGov tax scam emails

What’s happened?

Tax time is here, and we see a surge in scam impersonating trusted brands like myGov. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to trick you into giving them money or personal details. These scams can come through as emails, text messages and fake myGov login pages. Usually these scams will say you’re entitled to a tax refund or that you need to pay a debt. They are also made to look very real through the sophisticated use of myGov and ATO logos. Information and even email addresses which makes it easy for anyone to fall victim.

In June 2019, the ATO received 6,444 reports of tax-time scams that impersonated the ATO. Emails with links to fake myGov login pages were the biggest email scam in that month.

The trend in scammers demanding ‘debt’ payments via gift cards is also on the rise. With Australians aged 18-44 years making the majority of iTunes payments to scammers ($94,420 in June alone), closely followed by Google Play cards ($27,993).

These scam messages often include links that direct you to fake websites or login pages – where you enter your login details and fill out your personal details to claim a ‘refund’. Scammers can then use this information to commit credit card or tax fraud and identity theft. By clicking on these links you also run the risk of downloading malware onto your computer.

How do I stay safe?

  • myGov will never send you a text, email or attachment with links or web addresses that ask you for your login or personal details. Do not click on links in emails or text messages claiming to be from myGov.
  • Always login to your official myGov account to check your tax, lodge your return. If you also owe a debt or are due a refund. Do this by manually typing https://my.gov.au/ into your internet browser.
  • You can also check the status of your tax affairs at any time by calling the ATO on 13 28 61 or contacting your tax agent.
  • Have a strong password on your myGov account and add a security code to your login process to provide an also extra layer of protection. This makes it harder for a hacker to get any further if they crack your password.
  • Unfortunately these scam continue well beyond the 30 October deadline for tax returns, as scammers know many people are waiting for a refund or debt owed. It’s important to watch out for scams throughout the year.

For more information, please visit: www.staysmartonline.gov.au

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Parramatta NSW 2150

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Jesmond NSW 2299

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