Tax Refund Scams Have Reached Australia

The tax refund scam mentioned a few days ago now comes in an Australian version. It’s the same email and same scam but customised to look like the Australian Tax Office (ATO). They even make a fake website that copies the ATO’s website.

The scam involves asking people for their credit card number, expiry date, security code, and other personal details.

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14 February, 2008 | Filed Under Fraud, Identity Theft, Scams 

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