Police are warning the community to be wary of a telephone scam targeting the southern suburbs.
Members of the public have contacted police stating they have received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Australian Tax Office and that the victim has an outstanding tax debt.
The caller further states the victim has an outstanding tax debt or arrest warrant due to the unpaid tax debt and if they don’t pay they will be arrested.
The caller then directs the victim to stay on the phone and attend their local bank and withdraw a significant amount of money.
The victim is then directed to attend a specific ATM and deposit the cash.
For information on the latest scams police suggest you visit www.scamwatch.com.au.
To check if a call, email, SMS is from the ATO call them on 1800 008 540 to confirm.
Details of ATO scams currently circulating are published at: https://www.ato.gov.au/scamalerts.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
