21 Jul Personal fraud & tax scams
The ATO reports that scams involving tax are common, and that victims will often find that their identities have also been misused or sold to commit fraud. An example of a current tax scam is as follows: You will receive an email claiming to be from the ATO, stating that your income tax refund had been recalculated and that you are entitled to an additional $250. All you have to do was click on a link in the email, provide some details, and you could expect the extra money in a few days. Once you have completed the online form and click the print button, not only does it print out the claim form but it also unknowingly sends your full identity and credit card details electronically to an organised criminal syndicate, where it is then s old on the black market.