oops - sorry ato employee

Discussion in 'Accounting & Tax' started by Lizzie, 18th Jan, 2017.

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  1. Lizzie

    Lizzie Well-Known Member

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    Got a call on the mobile yesterday - thick asian accent identifying themselves as being from the ATO - caught me at a very busy moment, out in 40+ degree heat - told them to "pxxx off with their scam" and hung up.

    On further thought - I did write to change my postal address for my BAS statements. Rang ATO - was a legit call - oops ... profuse apology and humble pie eaten.

    On the other side - do get a lot of scam calls for things like "car accidents" so I am probably overly sus
     
    Lizzie, 18th Jan, 2017
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  2. Peter_Tersteeg

    Peter_Tersteeg Mortgage Broker Business Member

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    Love it! Better safe than scammed. :)
     
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  3. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    Lol

    A similar thing happened to a relative with an Indian Telstra technican calling up to come and repair a phone line.
     
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  4. EN710

    EN710 Well-Known Member

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    The heat cause shorter fuse, all pardoned :p
     
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  5. kierank

    kierank Well-Known Member

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    I am sure you aren't the first person to tell the ATO that.

    I have had that thought a few things - I might follow your lead/example ... :) :).
     
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  6. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    I tell each of the phone and comms carriers where to go and how to get there (in no uncertain terms and all in accordance with the Telecommunications Act).
     
    Scott No Mates, 18th Jan, 2017
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