Taxman warns over scam e-mail demanding payment of ‘overdue’ tax bills

From straitstimes.com

The Iras has issued an advisory to members of the public regarding a scam e-mail instructing recipients to pay an outstanding tax invoice.

SINGAPORE – The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) has issued a warning regarding a scam e-mail that tells people to pay an outstanding tax invoice.

The e-mail, titled “Tax Invoice from Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)”, says the recipient has an outstanding tax bill and instructs them to “arrange payment as soon as possible without any further delays to avoid any legal penalties”.

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