ATO warns about aggressive phone scams

ATO warns about aggressive phone scams

The ATO is again warning the public to be aware of a phone scam that is circulating, where fraudsters are intimidating people into paying a fake tax debt over the phone.

The aggressive scam attempts to force people to pay a fake tax debt immediately by threatening arrest if they don’t comply.

Editor:  If any client receives a call from the ATO we recommend that they should ask for the caller’s name and either call our office with the details or phone them back through the ATO’s switchboard on 13 28 69.

Please Note: Many of the comments in this publication are general in nature and anyone intending to apply the information to practical circumstances should seek professional advice to independently verify their interpretation and the information’s applicability to their particular circumstances.  Content obtained from TaxBanter publication.