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PHONE SCAMMING ON THE RISE IN NEWCASTLE

Police are warning the public to be alert after receiving several reports from people who have been scammed by callers claiming to represent the NSW Police Force, or the Australian Taxation Office.

The caller claims to be from the ATO and tells the person that they have an outstanding bill or debt that must be paid, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

The number displayed on the caller identification is that of the local police station – it’s unclear how the scammers are utilising the actual number.

Community members are reminded that the Australian Taxation Office will never:

• Threaten you with immediate arrest.
• Ask you to pay money to receive a refund or payment from us.
• Ask you to pay a debt via iTunes vouchers, or pre-paid credit card or store gift cards.
• Ask you to provide personal information, such as your tax file number (TFN) or credit card number, via email or SMS.
• Ask you to pay money into a personal bank account.
• Direct you to download files from the internet, or open attachments in unsolicited emails.

For more information, visit: https://www.ato.gov.au/general/online-services/identity-security/verify-or-report-a-scam/

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