Two men impersonating federal officers turned up on the doorstep of a victim at Salisbury Downs after a scam call
The victim received an automated phone message telling him he had a tax debt and a warrant had been issued for his arrest at 3pm on Monday.
The man suspected it was a scam and rang the number back but hung up without giving any details.
About 30 minutes later, two men turned up at the victim’s Salisbury Downs home and told him he had a tax debt. The pair carried an EFTPOS machine and wore blue jackets emblazoned with “Federal Police” before identifying themselves as police officers.
The victim asked both men to produce identification but the pair ran away.
The victim rang ATO and confirmed there was no outstanding debt. No money was stolen in this incident.
A warning once again, the ATO does not call threatening arrest not collect money in person from taxpayers. Any such attempt is a SCAM.
Don’t provide personal details, including financial details, to anyone without first verifying their identity.
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