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The scam watch site is run by the ACCC. They responded with an automated e-mail, with details of my online submission, as below:
Your Scamwatch scam report has been submitted
Thank you for reporting this scam
Your submission ID: accc-scamwatch-68162
Your report is important to the ACCC as this information assists us in monitoring scam trends and taking action where appropriate, including to educate the public on new or emerging scams. The ACCC is unable to reply to all reports made online via the Scamwatch Report a Scam form due to the high volume received.
If you need advice about how to deal with a scam, please review the information on the Scamwatch website.
Submitted on 12 Apr 2016 - 11:33 am
Would you be willing to share your story?:
Yes, I am happy for the ACCC to use my story anonymously and do not wish
to be contacted. About the scam
What type of scam is it?:
False billing
How were you contacted by the scammer?:
Phone (Voice)
When were you first contacted?:
04/12/2016
What losses did you suffer?:
Not applicable
About the scammer
Name:
Male voice (did not make a record of purported name)
Phone No.:
0260642058
Scammer's address:
Unknown (asked me to call back on 0260642058) NSW Australia
Briefly describe the scam:
Claimed to be a representative of the ATO, regarding payment of
outstanding money.
About you
I'm reporting: as myself ... etc.