The ATO has issued a warning regarding scam emails being sent to Australians recently. It is urging people to delete the email immediately.
The suspicious email encourages a reply that includes an attachment of a high-resolution photo of both the back and front of their Medicare and driver’s licence cards. This email claims to ‘check’ JobKeeper and Backing Business Incentive Scheme.
The ATO have acknowledged the scam email by saying, “We’re receiving reports of email scams about JobKeeper and Backing Business Investment claims. The fake emails say we're investigating your claims. They ask you to provide valuable personal information, including copies of your driver’s licence and Medicare card.”
They urge people to delete the email and never send out your personal information over email or phone call.
If you believe that you’ve been targeted by a scam it is important that you should call the ATO on 1800 008 540 to check its legitimacy, or report it to reportemailfraud@ato.gov.au.
For more information or assistance please contact Infinite Accounting Solutions on 02 9899 4730 or via the contact page at www.ias-ca.com.au.