Cybercriminals are attempting to steal taxpayers' SARS account credentials by sending them the fake the SARS email message below. The links in the fake email go to a fake and phishing SARS website that will instruct visitors to sign-in. But, any attempts to sign-in, will result in the visitors SARS' account credentials being sent to the cybercriminals.
Once the cybercriminals have gotten the stolen credentials, they will use it to gain access to their potential victims' accounts and use them fraudulently. This is why it is important to always go directly to http://www.sarsefiling.co.za/ to access your account instead of clicking on a link.
The "SARS eFiling EMP Statement of Account for Taxpayer" Scam
From: "SARS eFiling"
Dear Tax Payer,
An EMP Statement of Account for the tax payer listed below has been issued by SARS.
Please log into the google doc with your correct details to view the document. Click View Document
EMPSA for Period 2018/07/01 - 2018/08/30
Best Regards
The SARS eFiling Team
If you were tricked by the phishing email, please contact SARS for help.