Tax scams are on the rise, according to SA Police, who urge residents to be alert this season. There are many variations to this scam, however it normally starts with a ‘robo-call’ from a mobile number claiming that your Tax File Number (TFN) has been used illegally, and that if you don’t ‘Press 1’ to speak with a representative then you will be arrested.

Alternatively, the recorded message may claim your TFN has been suspended a