Australian internet experts warn the public not to give tax numbers, bank information and other personal information to liars!
ATO reportedly received 80,999 fraud reports last year, and Ashley Wearne, from Sophos, an IT security firm, said that if you receive an email claiming to be ATO, remember not to click on any attachments or links, but instead call or check on ATO's website.
"this kind of scam is a very effective business model for swindlers," Wearne said.
In addition to sending e-mails, they also call the victims,
And threaten each other in a threatening tone, such as accusing them of years of unpaid taxes.
"ATO will never ask for your tax number or bank details by e-mail or text message," Mark Gorrie, a security expert, warns.
If you receive a call from a self-proclaimed ATO staff, you can write down their information and call the ATO office to verify.
So, here comes the liar, how to prevent it?
Be sceptical of all requests for personal information;
Don't share too much content on social media;
Regular backup of computer security software;
Make sure your Internet connection is secure and securely store all the printed documents;
If you have any questions, please call the ATO fraud hotline at 1800 008 540.
This recent period of time is a period of high incidence of tax fraud, you friends must not trust the other end of the phone!