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Warning: Phishing Scam From ATO Email Address

ATO phishing scam

Warning: Do not open emails titled ‘Tax Agent Report – Delayed Tax Return’

This email contains malware and comes from an ato.gov.au email address

The ATO has reported that their email extension is being used in a phishing scam. Be wary of emails from:

  • Australian Taxation Office
  • Australian Taxation Office – CAS_no_reply@ato.gov.au
  • CAS_no_reply@ato.gov.au

If you have received this email please do not open the attachment as it contains malware that can damage your computer. Delete the email immediately.

The ATO will be announcing a new email address next year to from which send out ‘Tax Agent Report – Delayed Tax Return’ and ‘Lodgement Program Performance Summary’ emails.

View the ATO warning on their website

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