Scammers Targeting Taxpayers
Rudd Hannay Accountants • February 4, 2019
We have recently had a few cases of new scams emerging where these scammers are directly contacting our clients reporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
If you are unsure about a call, text message or email, do not reply or give any personal information and contact us so we may confirm the validity of anything you may have received.
Protect Your Business from ATO Scams
Rudd Mantell Accountants, your trusted Brisbane business accountants, urges you to stay alert. Scammers are impersonating the ATO, targeting taxpayers with fraudulent calls, texts, and emails. Contact us for more details about our business tax accountant services via our online form, by calling 07 3371 7855 or emailing us at admin@ruddmantell.com.au
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