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Stay Alert For Scams and Fraud

By Warren Kruger / December 5, 2017 / 0 Comments

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to educating taxpayers on how to protect themselves against tax scams and identity theft. It says that up to the end of last financial year, S2.7 million was handed over to fraudsters, with about 2,500 individuals providing some sort of personal information to scammers, including tax file numbers. […]

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Don’t Get Played By iTunes Scammers

By Warren Kruger / May 17, 2016 / 0 Comments

The ATO is reminding the public to be alert to scammers impersonating the ATO demanding iTunes gift cards as a form of tax debt payment. Assistant Commissioner Janine Clark said that based on recent reports made to the ATO, iTunes gift cards were part of new tactic being used by fraudsters. “In the last month, […]

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Dealing With Disasters

By Warren Kruger / October 28, 2015 / 0 Comments

If you have been affected by a disaster, such as a flood, bushfire or storm, don’t worry about your tax affairs right away. The ATO will give you time to deal with your more immediate problems first and then we can help you to sort out your tax affairs later. More time to lodge, pay and […]

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Identity theft crime & protecting your personal information

By Warren Kruger / July 15, 2015 / 0 Comments

Identity theft crime happens when someone uses a stolen, manipulated, or assumed identity to commit fraud or other crimes. It can involve creating a new identity, false identity, or using stolen information to impersonate someone else. Identity Theft Crime and You Criminals can start using your identity with some basic details, such as your name, […]

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