As tax time approaches, so does a spike in scam activity – posing a real threat to both individuals and small businesses.   In this episode, we’ll explore the latest scam trends and what accountants, tax agents and business owners need to know to protect themselves and their clients.  By listening, you’ll gain:  <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Awareness of current scam tactics targeting taxpayers in 2025  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> Insights into ATO impersonation scams, including red flags and pressure tactics used by scammers  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> Comparisons to previous years, with key differences in scam behaviour for 2025  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> Guidance for tax agents on how to support and educate clients  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> Best practices for verifying ATO communication  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> An introduction to myID and its role in strengthening identity protection  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14129102 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"> Clear steps to take if a scam is suspected, along with a key message to remember this tax season.  </li> </ul> This episode is a must-listen for finance professionals and small business advisers looking to stay one step ahead of scam threats during tax time 2025.  Tune in today.   Host: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW70839270 BCX8" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-wong-3b3b4a2a/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jenny Wong</a>, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia  Guest: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW70839270 BCX8" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/joda-walter-cyber/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joda Walter</a>, Assistant Commissioner, Cyber Governance, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)  For information related to this episode, head to the <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href="https://www.ato.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ATO</a> website which has guidance and information on the following:  <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/scams-cyber-safety-and-identity-protection/verify-or-report-a-scam" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Verify or report a scam </a>  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/scams-cyber-safety-and-identity-protection/scam-alerts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scam alerts </a>  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/scams-cyber-safety-and-identity-protection/help-for-identity-theft" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Help for identity theft </a>  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/scams-cyber-safety-and-identity-protection/help-with-data-breaches" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Help with data breaches </a>  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/cyber-safety/top-cyber-security-tips-for-businesses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top cyber security tips for businesses</a>  </li> </ul> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW224423163 BCX8" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href="https://ato.gov.au/scamsafe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scamsafe</a>   </li> </ul> Additionally, you can listen to <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">other episodes in this Tax Time 2025 series.</a>   And you can find <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/taxation/tax-time-year-end-updates-and-resources" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CPA Australia’s tax resources</a> on the website.     CPA Australia <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">publishes four podcasts</a>, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">With Interest</a>  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">INTHEBLACK</a>   <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">INTHEBLACK Out Loud</a>  <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Excel Tips</a>   Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW224423163 BCX8" href= "mailto:podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au</a>

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