Beware of GST Payment Demand Fraud Calls! GST Council warns Taxpayers and General Public
GST Council warns against Phishing Calls and Emails
The Goods and Services Tax Council is warning the public about phishing scams. According to the Goods and Services Tax Council, they do not initiate phone calls or send emails or messages to individuals to request payment of the Goods and Services Tax ( GST ). The Goods and Services Tax Council has issued a public notice on their website warning people about these scams. The notice...
The Goods and Services Tax Council is warning the public about phishing scams. According to the Goods and Services Tax Council, they do not initiate phone calls or send emails or messages to individuals to request payment of the Goods and Services Tax ( GST ).
The Goods and Services Tax Council has issued a public notice on their website warning people about these scams. The notice states that the general public is “hereby notified & forewarned not to respond to such fake calls/ e-mail to deposit amounts in individual bank accounts.”
The Goods and Services Tax Council is not responsible for any fraudulent activity that may occur. They advise that any complaints should be made to the police.
Phishing scams are a type of social engineering attack where scammers attempt to trick people into revealing personal information, such as their bank account details or credit card numbers. Scammers may use a variety of methods to carry out these attacks, including email, phone calls, and text messages.
In the case of the GST phishing scam, scammers may contact people and claim that they are from the Goods and Services Tax Council. They may then ask for payment of GST or threaten legal action if the payment is not made.
The Goods and Services Tax Council advises people to be wary of any unsolicited phone calls, emails, or messages that request payment of GST. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a call or message, you should contact the Goods and Services Tax Council directly to verify.
Here are some tips for avoiding phishing scams:
- Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails, and messages.
- Do not click on links or attachments in suspicious emails or messages.
- Do not give out personal information, such as your bank account details or credit card numbers, to someone you do not know and trust.
- If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a call or message, contact the organisation directly to verify.
By following these tips, you can help protect yourself from phishing scams.
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