COVID-19 Scammers
Have you or a friend received a strange call or e-mail with reference to COVID-19?
Have the calls been from a local or overseas number, even in a robotic voice, asking for personal or financial information? Have the emails been asking you to click through to additional links?
Did they pretend to be from the ATO or the government?
Because many Australians have been receiving these calls and emails.
Scammers have updated their arsenal and are now on the hunt for those vulnerable to the uncertainties of COVID-19.
The ATO has published detailed guidelines on how to distinguish if the call or e-mail is a scam and the processes you should follow in order to stay safe.
Most importantly, if you DO receive an email or call regarding COVID-19 and are unsure of its legitimacy:
- Do not open the email or click through any links / just hang up the phone.
- Report the scam by calling the ATO on 1800 008 540 or report via the link below
For more information regarding the types of scams possible, how to identify them and the processes to reporting them please see ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security/verify-or-report-a-scam/
Stay safe, practise social distancing and contact CrossCorp if you have any questions!
