The caller left messages claiming we were being sued by the tax office, but their inability to speak English properly raised suspicions
ATO (claimed) 61280734437 ☎ +61280734437
Summary — +61280734437
Caller Name: ATO (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: Australia — Sydney
Reviews: 35
Carrier: —, Region: Sydney
Expert Opinion
It’s clear that the number +61280734437 is being used for a widespread scam, primarily targeting Australian residents. The caller, often identified as "Jason O'Connor," claims to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and threatens arrest or legal action for alleged tax fraud. The caller's accent is typically described as heavily accented, often Indian or Asian. Users report receiving multiple calls and voice messages, which are often pre-recorded. The threats are designed to instill fear and urgency, but they are completely fraudulent. If you receive such a call, do not engage or provide any personal information. Instead, report the incident to the ATO and ScamWatch. Stay vigilant and cautious, as these scammers are persistent and can be convincing.
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Location: Australia — Sydney
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Recent Reports for (02) 8073 4437
On July 20th, 2016, a call was received with a message about a purported arrest warrant for tax fraud, which was left on the voicemail.
A scam was reported, allegedly related to issues with the Australian Taxation Office
61280734437
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Recieved four phone calls with recorded messages, its annoying.
Recieved a threatening message and now keep calling them back.
Jason O'Connor's scam; report it to the tax office and ignore the calls.
Jasson OConnor's scam call; report it to the tax office immediately.
A heavily accented male caller, claiming to represent the ATO, stated that an arrest warrant was being issued due to alleged tax fraud, but failed to provide specific details or credentials.
A person claiming to be Jason O'Connor, with an Asian accent, contacted me, alleging that I was about to be arrested for tax fraud; the obvious nature of the scam made it easy to recognize.
Upon recieving a message from a female with an indian accent, I immediatly became sceptical and disregarded the call, only to recieve another message from someone claiming to be Jason O'Connor from the ATO.
Removing scam number from Telstra's system
Arrest threat from Jason O'Connor
This number has been identified as an ATO scam, so it's crucial to exercise caution
A scam relatting to tax evation was the content of the message left on my answering machine, threatening arrest, which is likely one of many such scams
A message was left on the answering machine from someone claiming to be from the ATO, threatening legal action for tax evasion.
61280734437
Unknown
Received the same call; similar phone number and message.
Called back out of curiocity, and a man with an indian accent mentioned Jason O'Connor in a meeting.
61280734437
Scam
Report this scam number to the relevent authorities.
Confirmed scam; report it to the scam watch website.
Recieved a voice message with a vauge threat of a lawsuit.
A scam message was left on the answering machine, claiming a tax evasion case and threatening arrest, with a request to call back.
61280734437
Scam
Received a similar message on my home phone from a caller with an accent
Suspicious call - scam related to ATO issues
61280734437
Unknown
Received a threatening call from a scammer, reported to authorities
61280734437
Scam
Scammer threatening lawsuit and arrest, very annoying and aggressive
61280734437
Unknown
Report all Australian Tax Office scams to the designated website.
61280734437
Scam
Similar experience; receiving calls from this number in Laidley, Qld.
This is a scam call.
A scammer claiming to be Jason O'Connor, acting on behalf of the ATO, has been calling about an alleged unpaid summons; the goal is to waste their time and report the number to the relevant authorities.
Received a message; report it to the ATO for scam verification.
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