RS ROY SPAGNOLO & ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants ATO LAUNCHES NEW APP FEATURE TO STOP SCAM CALLS Taxpayers can now instantly confirm whether a call claiming to be from the ATO is genuine, with the launch of a new in-app security feature designed to shut down scammers. The new verify call feature allows users to confirm, in real time, that they are speaking with the real ATO, not a fraudster. Taxpayers are encouraged to download the ATO app and register their device. Then, when they receive a call from someone claiming to be from the ATO, they can simply open the ATO app, login and select the verify call option. Within 30 seconds, a notification should confirm it is an ATO call. If it does not appear, users should treat it as a scam call and hang up. A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND VIDIA TPP 7189 18 193 Yambil Street, Griffith NSW 2680 Ph: 6964 4400 | www.royspagnolo.com.au Like Us On facebook f 235755 RS ROY SPAGNOLO & ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants ATO LAUNCHES NEW APP FEATURE TO STOP SCAM CALLS Taxpayers can now instantly confirm whether a call claiming to be from the ATO is genuine , with the launch of a new in - app security feature designed to shut down scammers . The new verify call feature allows users to confirm , in real time , that they are speaking with the real ATO , not a fraudster . Taxpayers are encouraged to download the ATO app and register their device . Then , when they receive a call from someone claiming to be from the ATO , they can simply open the ATO app , login and select the verify call option . Within 30 seconds , a notification should confirm it is an ATO call . If it does not appear , users should treat it as a scam call and hang up . A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND VIDIA TPP 7189 18 193 Yambil Street , Griffith NSW 2680 Ph : 6964 4400 | www.royspagnolo.com.au Like Us On facebook f 235755