The myGov scam that every Aussie needs to know about – here’s how to make sure you don’t get caught out
- MyGov email scam is targeting thousands of Australians
- Email pretends to be from the government offering refunds
- But instead criminal scammers steal your bank details
A dangerous new email scam that appears as if it’s from the Federal Government has sparked a warning for Australians.
Fake myGov emails claim to offering ‘outstanding refunds’ in the subject line, enticing readers to open the message.
Although the sender name says myGov, the first hint the site is a scam is through its website address, which doesn’t match the official one.
The email comes from a fake website, but asks readers to enter personal details for a refund. Picture: MailGuard
The body of the email addresses the ‘customers’ and goes on to explain that the reader has an outstanding refund of $640.98 – or a similar amount – available from myGov.
There is a link to accept the payment online, which takes the reader to a fake login page where they are prompted to enter their username and password.
They are then asked to provide their full name, address, phone number, credit card information and CVV number.
‘These details will again be stolen by the criminal and…
