Watch Out for Scams
If you’re not sure if an ATO interaction is genuine, don’t reply to it. Instead phone us at STS Accounting Group or contact the ATO on 1800 008 540.
We’re receiving increasing reports of several myGov-related SMS and email scams.
These scams look like they have come from a myGov or ATO email address.
They also might appear in your legitimate ATO or myGov SMS message thread.
The image above is one example of an SMS scam currently circulating. Don’t click any links and don’t provide the information requested.
You will get email or SMS notifications from myGov whenever there are new messages in your myGov Inbox. However, these messages will never include a link to log on to your myGov account. Always access our online services directly via one of the following:
- my.gov.au
- ato.gov.au
- the ATO app.
All online management of your personal tax affairs should be done in ATO online services, accessed through your genuine myGov account or via us, as your trusted Accountants.
Any communications containing your personal information, such as your tax file number (TFN), will be sent to your myGov inbox, not your email account.
You can make accessing your myGov account more secure by opting to receive a security code via SMS.
It’s a quick and secure way to sign in to access ATO online services.
If you receive an SMS or email from the ATO that you think is fraudulent, report it by sending an email to reportemailfraud@ato.gov.au.
If you receive an SMS or email that looks like it’s from myGov but it contains a link or appears suspicious, email reportascam@servicesaustralia.gov.au.
If you have clicked on a link or provided your personal information, contact Services Australia on 1800 941 126.
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Be aware, stay safe, and if you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us.
