Scams

A scam is an email, phone call or text from someone pretending to be us. Scammers may also use fake social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok or Instagram.

Scammers try to get payment or personal details from our customers.

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Signs of a scam Learn to spot the signs of a scam so you can tell if phone calls, emails, texts or social media messages are really from us.
Latest scams These examples of recent scams may help you learn what an Inland Revenue scam looks like.
When we contact you Have you received a call or text message from a number you do not recognise? We may be trying to get in touch with you.
Let us know about a scam Let us know about a phone, text or email scam.
Act now if you've been scammed You need to act now if you've given personal information to a scammer, or if you think your identity has been stolen.

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