Fake email from Inland revenue

Have you received an email or letter similar to this?



Dear Sir/Madam


You qualify for a tax refund of $250 (or similar sum).


I took the precaution of contacting the real New Zealand tax department using their web site.

This is their response:
Thank you for your email received on 27 October 2010


I advise that this is a scam and that you should not follow the link or enter any personal information onto the site.

Inland Revenue is warning people not to respond to a hoax email claiming to offer a tax refund and has advised if someone has given their details to the people behind any sort of hoax, they should contact us on 0800 227 774.

So don't be tempted by the offer!