19 June 2026
With tax time 2026 fast approaching, Scamwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are reminding Australians to be aware of communications claiming to be from the ATO or ‘myGov’.
Scammers make phone calls, send fake emails, texts, or messages, and even create fake websites that look like the real thing but they’re not.
They create a sense of urgency to manipulate you into clicking links to fake websites or to download harmful attachments. They may also send messages urging you to call a phone number that connects you to the scammer.
Criminals design these communications to look real, using official logos, branding, and language to deceive people. The scammers may then use your stolen personal information, including your myGov sign in details, to commit fraud in your name.
Who’s at risk
All Australians (including those who are not required to lodge a tax return).
What this may look like
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