Knud
Saturday, September 13 2014 12:15 AM
Received a call today from an Indian gentleman, identifying himself as "Richard Manaers", an Officer of the ATO. Same story: stated my company has been selected to receive a $3600 "grant". When I asked him what my company's name was, he couldn't tell me. Asked me to call this number to receive further information on how to claim my money.
Cold calls are annoying, but impersonating the ATO is federal offense. It should someone's job to look into this.
Chris
Friday, September 05 2014 04:23 AM
Tania called offering $3,600 grant from the Federal Govt. All I had to do was phone this number. I said I was so desperate for cash I would appear in person so she gave me the street address of the ATO in Perth - and even a name. Now the ATO takes your money - it does not give you money! Anyway, I phoned the ATO and they said they will have this number "shut down". Sounds like a plan!
Lucky
Tuesday, September 02 2014 01:26 AM
Even I had the same issue as someone called me to my Landphone saying that they are calling from Australian Federal Financial department. I know this is scam.. I am not going to call to that number
Zohra
Thursday, August 28 2014 05:17 AM
Same here, I received call on my home line claiming they represent Australian Govt Grants Department and advising I have received a $3600 grant. I was asked to call the above number with a reference.
I called to check it out and I have been asked to pay $175 trough money transfer before they provide me with the check. I did`t pay the amount because I know It was fraud. So everyone be careful
Vinesh Venugopal
Wednesday, August 13 2014 10:58 PM
I received calls on my home line twice claiming they represent Australian Govt Grants Department and advising I have received a $3600 grant. I was asked to call the above number with a reference. Seems to be a scam. Please look into this