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ATO Tax Scams: How to Spot One and What to Look Out For

Leave a Comment / Cyber Security Culture & Awareness / Tayven / July 4, 2026 / ATO Scam Alerts, ATO scams, Australian Cyber Security, Cyber security, ID Support NSW, identity protection, myGov scams, phishing, scam awareness, scamwatch, sms scams, tax scams, tax time safety

Tax season is when Australians are most vulnerable to scams, and scammers know it. Every year, thousands of people receive fake ATO and myGov messages designed to steal refunds, personal information, or access to accounts. If you work, lodge, or claim anything through myGov, these scams are aimed directly at you. I write a lot […]

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