1. Common Scam Tactics

• Impersonating tax officials: Scammers often call, text, or add Zalo, impersonating as tax officials to request personal information, ID card photos, instruct you to install fake apps, or provide fraudulent links to gain control of your phone and steal money from your bank account.
• Creating fake websites and messages: Scammers create websites that look like the tax authority’s website or fake SMS messages from the General Department of Taxation to trick users into providing personal information or installing malicious apps.
• Taking advantage of personal information: Businesses use other people’s personal information (name, tax code, ID card number) to falsely declare income and expenses, affecting the rights and causing frustration for taxpayers.

2. Preventive Measures

• Protect your information: Do not provide personal or bank account information to anyone over the phone or social media.
• Be wary of unusual requests: Be suspicious of requests to transfer money or provide information over the phone or social media.
• Protect your electronic devices: Do not allow anyone to directly access your computer or phone to install software.
• Avoid clicking on strange links: Do not click on links attached to messages, emails, or social media that you suspect are scams.
• Verify information: Access the official website of the tax authority (gdt.gov.vn) to verify information.
• Download the official app: Download the eTax Mobile app from Google Play, App Store, or the General Department of Taxation’s website.
• Be wary of social media support invitations: The tax authority does not support app installation via social media such as Zalo or Facebook.

3. Strict Handling of Violations

• The General Department of Taxation will strictly handle businesses that illegally use personal information to make false tax declarations.
• Strengthen cooperation between tax agencies to review, detect, and handle tax evasion.
• Support taxpayers who have complaints about businesses misusing their information.
• Raise awareness and guide people to install and use the eTax Mobile app to monitor their tax obligations.

4. Recommendations

• Taxpayers should install and use the eTax Mobile app to look up, monitor, and control their tax obligations.
• Regularly update information about scam tactics through the official information channels of the tax industry.
• If you suspect you are being scammed, contact your local tax authority or the General Department of Taxation immediately for assistance.

Be vigilant and take preventive measures to protect yourself from tax scams!

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