Watch out for callers posing as tax authorities; they often skip local language cues and drop the call when pressed. If a number claims to be the IRD but offers no recorded greeting or Māori reference, treat it as suspicious. Hang up and verify the number through official channels before sharing any details. Consider blocking the caller and reporting the incident to your telecom provider. Staying cautious and cross‑checking identities can save you from identity theft and financial loss.
The feedback from users is overwhelmingly negative, with some also warning of other issues
This number is suspected of being used for scamming purposes
This number claimed to be from IRD, but it was a scam, no pre recorded message or use of the Māori name, and the same guy answeed on call back, red flag.
They claimed to be from IRD, but when questioned further, they abruptley hung up on me.