SCAM ALERT – Beware of Tax Scams

Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) would like to alert the public to be more cautious of the modus operandi used by tax scammers

Modus Operandi of Scammers

• Tax Arrears
  Victims were informed that they had arrears and were asked to make payments to accounts that did not belong to HASiL or share banking information.
• Criminal Cases & Money Laundering
  Victim accused of involvement in criminal activity, then ordered to transfer money to a "safe" account by an individual posing as a HASiL officer
  
• Audit / Tax Investigation Visit
  Individuals impersonate HASiL officers and request additional tax payments to an invalid account.
• Trading / Share
  Victims are asked to pay “profit tax” for non-existent investments.
• Tax Refund
  The fake email offers a refund and asks victims to click a link and fill in banking details.

Preventive Measures

• Confirm information through official HASiL channels:
  • HASiL Contact Centre: 03-8911 1000
  • Live Chat (HAFY TaxAssist)
  • Customer Feedback Form
  • Nearby HASiL office
• Do not disclose confidential information or banking details (including passwords)
• Do not respond to suspicious calls, SMS, emails or letters.
• Do not click on links or download applications from unauthorized/unofficial sources.
• Make sure tax payments are made only to HASiL
• Check out the Tax Collection Framework, Tax Audit Framework and Tax Investigation Framework at IRBM's official portal www.hasil.gov.my > Legislation for verifications on tax collection activities, audits and investigations
• Make sure the official email uses the domain @hasil.gov.my

Remember: If in doubt, check with HASiL first. Don't just trust it.