We'll post the latest scams here.
These examples may help you learn what an Inland Revenue scam looks like.
9 September 2025
Here are some details that show these emails are scams.
- They are not from one of our email addresses.
- We include your name when we email you.
- We do not provide links in our emails.
- These links do not go to our website.
- Some of the language and colours are wrong.
18 August 2025
Here are some details that show these emails are scams.
- They are not from one of our email addresses.
- We include your name when we email you.
- We do not provide links in our emails.
- These links do not go to our website.
16 May 2025
Some details that show these are scams.
- These are not from one of our email addresses.
- We usually address you by name.
- We do not provide links in our emails.
- These links do not go to our website.
- The formatting is inconsistent.
11 March 2025
Some details that show this is a scam.
- We will not send you links in text messages.
- We do not send messages from a 'MyIR Team'.
18 November 2024
Some details that show this is a scam.
- Senders are not using Inland Revenue email addresses.
- There's no greeting to the user or customer.
- We are not called the Inland Revenue Agency.
18 November 2024
Some details that show this is a scam.
- Senders are not using Inland Revenue email addresses.
- There are unusual subject lines.
- The amount of the refund is mentioned in the body of the email. We do not do this.
11 October 2024
We've seen an increase in websites doing fake Inland Revenue (IRD) Number applications.
These websites offer to help you get a IRD number for money. Instead of giving you an IRD number, these websites steal your payment and your personal information.
These scams often advertise on Google and social media platforms like X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
We will never make you pay to apply for an IRD number. You can find out how to apply on our website.
Remember to never give out your personal information unless you're sure of who you're dealing with. Run it past someone you trust to help you check, or if you are still unsure, please contact us.