Protect yourself against tax time scams

Published: 22 June 2026

Learn how to spot scams, fake myGov messages and suspicious links to protect yourself this tax time.

Scammers are more active at tax time.

Watch out for fake myGov or government messages, links in texts or emails and scare tactics that rush or threaten you.

  • Stop - Don’t share personal information, including your myGov sign in details.
  • Check - Ask yourself if the message, call or website is genuine.
  • Protect - Use a passkey or Digital ID and turn off your password to improve your account security.

Learn how to avoid and report scams.

Page last updated: 22 June 2026.
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