SINGAPORE – The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) has issued a warning about e-mails and calls from scammers who impersonate its officers.
In an advisory on Friday (June 10), Iras said potential victims will be told that they are eligible for a refund due to overpayment of taxes.
The phishing e-mail spoofs the @iras.gov.sg domain, and will solicit recipients’ personal information, including their bank account details and one-time passwords.
Unauthorised transactions were made after such information was furnished.
“Members of the public are advised not to download any attachments or click on links in the e-mail, provide any personal details, make any payment or follow any instructions provided,” Iras said.
It added that it would not solicit any confidential credit card or bank account information by e-mail or over the phone.
Instead, all tax transactions are done through mytax.iras.gov.sg using Singpass login.
Iras advises the public to delete suspicious e-mails asking for personal details, and not download any attached files.
If one suspects he has fallen prey to the scam, he should lodge a police report.
On Wednesday, Iras warned of similar scam e-mails targeting corporate tax returns.