At TaxTim, your security is a top priority. We've dedicated a section of our website to keep you informed about the latest scams and phishing attempts we come across. We also encourage you to share any suspicious emails you encounter. To report or learn more about phishing, you can email phishing@sars.gov.za or call the Fraud and Anti-Corruption Hotline at 0800 00 2870. For a list of all current SARS surveys, emails, and SMS communications, click here.
Fraudsters often send emails that look like they’re from SARS, tricking people into sharing personal information like bank account details. Common tactics include emails from addresses like returns@sars.co.za or refunds@sars.co.za, falsely claiming that you’re due a tax refund. These emails often contain links to fake websites that mimic legitimate ones, aiming to steal your personal information.
Stay vigilant and protect your personal information. If something seems suspicious, it’s better to be cautious and verify before responding.
SARS-SCAM-362 – Tax refund – 13 June 2024
SARS-SCAM-361 – Outstanding tax payment – 6 June 2024
SARS-SCAM-360 – Email stating payment has been made to your account – 27 May 2024
SARS-SCAM-359 – Email requesting relevant material to eFiling registration – 27 May 2024
SARS-SCAM-358 – Email scam Summons notice from NPA – 6 May 2024
SARS-SCAM-357 – Email scam titled Notification from SARS – 26 April 2026
SARS-SCAM-356 – Stop order on bank account – 5 April 2024
SARS-SCAM-355 – Letter of demand for urgent attention – 5 April 2024
SARS-SCAM-354 – SARS issued letter of demand – 5 April 2024
SARS-SCAM-353 – Fiscal Assessment Report – 26 February 2024
SARS-SCAM-352 – Assessment of Tax Obligations Preventive Action-21 February 2024
SARS-SCAM-351 – Summons Notice – 19 December 2023
SARS-SCAM-350 – Tax review – 23 October 2023
SARS-SCAM-349 – Notice of Assessment – 23 October 2023
SARS-SCAM-348 – Credit audit complete – 7 September 2023
SARS-SCAM-347 – SMS payment from SARS – 11 August 2023
SARS-SCAM-346 – Audit statement – 2 August 2023
SARS-SCAM-345 – Email asking to click on Returns link – 2 August 2023
SARS-SCAM-344 – Stop order – 21 July 2023
SARS-SCAM-343 – SMS online payment – 12 July 2023
SARS-SCAM-342 – Email scam titled ‘eFiling Returns Complete’ – 29 June2023
SARS-SCAM-341 – Email scam titled ‘Statement of Account request’ – 29 June 2023
SARS-SCAM-340 – Email scam titled ‘Final Demand’ – 29 June2023
SARS-SCAM-339 – PayFast SMS scam – 28 June 2023
SARS-SCAM-338 – Email called Internal Communication from DIRCO – 26 June 2023
SARS-SCAM-337 – Income Tax or VAT Returns – 23 June 2023
SARS-SCAM-336 – View account in arrears – 6 June 2023
SARS-SCAM-335 – Tax Returns confirmation – 2 June 2023
SARS-SCAM-334 – Letter of demand – 2 June 2023
SARS-SCAM-333 – Tax Refunds email – 24 May 2023
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