Beware of email scam

HACKERS are mimicing myGov in a bid to steal personal information.

The Australian Taxation Office issued a warning yesterday, saying it had received reports about the scam landing in people’s inboxes.

It urged caution, saying the “fake emails” included screenshots from the myGov app.

“Scammers pretending to be from the ‘myGov customer care team’ are sending emails telling people they need to verify their identity by clicking on a link,” it said.

“Don’t click any links and don’t provide the information requested.”

Those who do fall for the scam by clicking the link will be taken to a fake myGov page asking for their personal informationsuch as bank details.

Australians would be notified via email or text whenever there was a new message for them in the myGov inbox, the ATO explained.

“These messages will never include a link to log on to your myGov account,” ATO assistant commissioner Ben Foster said. In the weeks leading up to the end of financial year, more attempts to steal Australians’ personal details are predicted.