Tax Scam

The victims are contacted by the syndicate through messages, phone calls, letters or e-mails regarding their tax arrears payment. They are then lured to transfer the money into the bank account which does not belong to Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia ("IRBM").

The victims are contacted by the syndicate who claims to be an IRBM officer or a police officer and these victims are ordered to download a fake mobile application of Bank Negara Malaysia ("BNM") or share their personal banking details on the fake website which is claimed to be operated by BNM for investigation purpose.

How to avoid it:

• Never reveal your personal and banking details especially online banking passwords;
• Do not click on the links received via a suspicious e-mail;
• Ensure that the tax arrears are only paid to the IRBM;
• Never download any application requested by unknown callers;
• Do not return the calls of the unknown numbers and visit IRBM's portal for the official numbers.