With the ATO making the switch from myGovID to myID, they have had an increased number of scam reports.
Primarily, recipients are being asked to verify their details by clicking on a link.
myID will work in exactly the same way as myGovID and the transition should be smooth and seamless.
There is nothing that you need to do for this change, which should come about through a standard app update on your phone.
To protect yourself the ATO reminds us:
- They won’t send you an SMS or email with a link or QR code to log on to online services. You should access them directly by typing ato.gov.au or my.gov.au into your browser.
- Theyf will never send an unsolicited message asking you to return personal identifying information through SMS or email.
- Don’t click on links, open attachments or download any files from suspicious emails or SMS; the ATO will never send an unsolicited SMS that contains a hyperlink.
- Only download the myID app from the official app stores (Google Play and the App Store).
- Never share your login code with anyone.
The ATO are on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn, but they will never use these social media platforms to private message, discuss your personal information, documentation, or ask you to make payments.
Below are some examples of the scams that have been received. If you are unsure about any correspondence, please feel free to contact us to discuss.
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