As a taxpayer, it's crucial that you're aware of scams that aim to defraud taxpayers. The
festive season is almost here and every year, criminals use people’s financial desperation to
enrich themselves.
So-called ‘tax experts’ will contact you with promises of making your life easier by securing
a tax refund on your behalf. When you use their services, they pocket your money and
disappear, never responding to your messages and calls.
SARS has received a flood of calls from victims of this scam in the past and is warning
taxpayers to be careful of people posing as tax experts.
Posted: 2022-02-06
Beware of the latest SMS scam saying taxpayers’ office return is yet to be filed and telling people to click on a link. Please ignore and don’t click on any links. If in doubt, please send an email to phishing@sars.gov.za. See an example of the latest scam - Scam - Office return SMS - 27 January 2023.
Posted: 2022-10-01
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If you suspect criminal activity, you can report it anonymously to SARS at 0800 00 2870 or
by completing an online form on www.sars.gov.za.
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