The ATO has warned against a new scam making the rounds.

It involves people calling you and intimidating people that they have an ATO debt and that they need to pay.

The ATO advises that they will never take this approach to force people into paying their debts.

If you are unsure if you are talking to the ATO you are advised to get the caller’s name and hang up and call the ATO back on 13 28 69.

If you are still concerned I would suggest that you take their details, and hang up and call your accountant to help you with this.