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It’s Tax Time and TAX SCAM time all at Once

Please see an email that is being sent around at the moment. They claim is that they are from the ATO when in fact they are not. It is a Tax Scam

You could open yourself up to be scammed not only now but also in the future.

If you get anything like this below DO NOT RESPOND.

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As always we are here to help so give us a call on 1300 886 066

Beware of any Tax Scam as they are targeting Hornsby in NSW at the moment.

Andrew Jeffers

Aussie Tax Time

 

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

 

Message For: NAME OF POTENTIAL VICTIM

We have worked hard to determinate as accurately as possible the tax refunds that our citizens should receive. As a result, our calculations regarding your past year taxes tell us that we have to refund you $475.35 AUD.

Quick info about your refund:
Refund amount: $475.35 AUD.
Tax ID number: W4077821.
Payout method: Australian Bank Account or Australian Credit Card.
Processing time: We complete most of the refunds in 12 working days.

  • In order to start the refund process, you need to visit the link below and complete the tax refund form.

Be aware:
In some cases such as peak periods the processing time could take longer. If your refund appears to be delayed, you can make a formal enquiry.

  • For security reasons, we will record your ip-address, the date and time. If we will discover invalid records on your refund form, the process will be frozen and we will contact you again. To avoid any delays, please make sure that you will fill the required info exactly as registered.

Sincerely,
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

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