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.
I recieved a simalar call with a warrent claim, but no detalis about the alledged offence.
A scam was detected, involving a request for a callback to avoid being arrested for alleged tax fraud
Australian Taxation Office scam; report it to the authorities.
An individual posing as a tax agent provided this number and asked for bank account details, which raised suspicions and warrants caution
A scammer, claiming to be 'Jason O'conner' from the tax department, threatened a warrant for arrest if a call back wasn't made, which is clearly a scam.