02 8015 2967 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Sydney, NSW 1001 and could be provided by Voxbone.
However, number 02 8015 2967 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0280152967 has received 60 reports with an average rating of 2.93 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0280152967 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 20 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 28 April 2015.
The number 02 8015 2967 could also be written in many formats such as 0280152967, (02) 8015 2967, 02 80152967, +61280152967, 0061280152967, 01161280152967, +61 2 8015 2967, 00 61 2 8015 2967, 011 61 2 8015 2967.
This Kevin Shaw or Short? A message on my home phone and told me that I had a legal petition against me for tax evasion and fraud? Didn't address me by name, insisted I call this 02 8015 2967 by 4pm, and sounded quite dodgy, finishing with " have a nice day".
I came home today (4th may) to an aggressive phone call from kevin short saying I was in trouble for tax evasion and there was a warrant for my arrest- the idiot left his number which I googled and found all of these comments. I have recorded the message on my smart phone and will be going to the police and calling the ATO tomorrow- cant believe there are low life scum like this on our planet. This is scam- may he burn in hell.
We had the same aggressive message left on our answering machine as described in other posts from a Kevin Shaw claiming to be from the ATO. So I called the number from my mobile with the Caller ID blocked. A male with an Indian sounding accent (different to the voice in the message which sounded kind of South African) who had the balls to answer the phone "Hello this is the ATO". I advised that I had a message left asking me to call my number. He then asked for my name, and I made one up. He then went off on this crazy tangent telling me "first you called me Jerome, now you're calling me, can you stop calling me". I replied "I said was my name, I know what you guys are doing, you're full of sh! T and it's all over the internet".
Does anyone know if this is worth reporting to the police? I'm worried some people wouldn't think to check on the internet and may fall for this scam.
Received a message today 4/05/2015..sounded like an automated message and is quite concerning as they stated that they had a legal case against me that I had committed tax evasion and tax fraud..(which is obviously wrong) and if I was not prepared to pay the fine legal actions would be taken against me such as a warrant issued in my name by today. It is quite confronting especially if you are not unaware that this is a scam.
We just received a message from this caller and my father nearly had a heart attack. The guy sounded very threatening and foreign. This is the worst phone call scam I've ever came across.
I have been receiving these phone calls for the past week I hang up or put my answering machine on silent.
Today at 2.45pm 1/5/15 this Kevin Shaw left a message and it is very threatening I'm not happy about this, I care for my elderly father and don't want him to have to deal with this. What can we do.
Spoke with ATO- they do make calls, but are specific regarding the account they are referring to and give 2 business days for the person to get back to them. I have the Kevin Shaw message on my answering machine and it is very threatening. I'm sure I would have felt quite intimidated if I had answered the call. Older, vulnerable folk even more so. The quality of the call and the Asian accent suggest overseas, which probably means our federal Police fraud squad can't do a lot.
I had the same hoax all from this number from "Brian O'Conner". Threats regarding arrest warrant for tax evasion and fraud. I had him on my mobile phone, so drove to the police station, and handed the phone over to the police officer. "Brian" did not want to talk much after that and finished with one final threat to me before hanging up.
A client called our office confirming she had received a call from a man claiming to be from the tax office and that she was being threatened with legal active for tax evasion and fraud. She is an elderly lady but aware it was a scam. She's reported to the police - nothing they can do. She said she'd hang up next time. Any ideas on how we can stop them from calling her; she's also worried about other elderly being frightened and continuing to communicate with them.
Received recorded message today.29/04/15, from a person named Kevin Shaw supposedly from the ATO threatening legal action against me for fraud and tax evasion if I did not phone the number. After checking online that others have had a similar experience I did not return the call.
My mother got a call this morning and it completely scared her. Saying his name was Kevin Shaw and that he was going to send out an arrest warrant and freeze all her assets. He would not let her get a word in at all. A friend showed up at the door and he immediately hung up.
Call a recorded call on my landline at 9.38 am from Kevin Shaw informing me that a warrant would be issued against me for tax fraud. He finished by saying call back today on 02 8015 2967 and then said have a nice day. April 28 2015.
Same here, after being woken from Night shift to receive a message of this nature & getting a bit of a fright, good to see the ATO is investigating it though.
Just today received phone call from 02 8015 2967. Filing tax fraud submission at high court please call by the end of today to stop police arriving at your address.
I just received the same message on my phone. I called ATO to confirm that this number does not exist on the ATO list of numbers. Submitted info. for ATO fraud and investigation to follow up with. ATO employee confirmed their fraud unit will be looking into this.
Yes I got the same call on Friday afternoon but seeing as how I was away didn't here it until yesterday, what a shame I wasn't home love getting my own back on these callers.
Good to see that I'm not the only one now although it did smell of fishy calling as he did not give any details of who he was looking for, plus the Tax Office would never announce in advance that they were looking for you with a warrant regarding Tax Fraud.
It is a scam so please ignore it. If the ATO wants to investigate on your tax affairs, they would send a written letter to your address stating that they wish to audit/investigate further on your tax returns for whichever relevant year. If you receive this call, please ignore it and never ever give out your banking/credit card/TFN details. The ATO would never call and notify you of tax fraud or tax evasion. FYI I am a tax accountant and some of my clients has received the same call.
I'm so relieved to see this post as I just received a message supposedly from the ATO, Kevin Short was the callers name, saying he has received a legal petition for tax evasion! When I tried calling back on this number it was engaged...I'll forget about it now seeing it's a scam.
Yes, I just got an automated call with a recorded message saying I was up for tax fraud and to call 02 8015 2967. Gave me a terrible fright and I went to ring the tax office immediately (from the number on the website) but now I see all these comments so I realise it is someone's idea of a joke or scam.
After happily informing me that a warrant would be issued against me for tax fraud. He finished by saying call back straight away and, wait for it.. HAVE A NICE DAY.
I too received a phone call from 02 8015 2967. No name given, but supposed to be from the ATO indicating that I was being summoned for fraud. The caller had a very strong foreign accent. As he did not refer to me by name, it was obviously a scam call,
This number is from a con artist called Kevin Shaw, claiming that due to a legal petition case against us from the ATO he has called me and if I didn't return the phone call to this number 02 8015 2967 today there will be a warrant out for us arrest. Upon further investigation online, this has happened to others before and is a scam.
Came home to a message on the phone, stating I had a Legal Technician Case against me for Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud. If I don't ring back legal action will be taken. So relieved this is a scam as my accountant would be getting an ear full from me!!
I received a message on my answering machine today from the above number claiming to be from the tax office. Same as the other comments they want me to ring back to settle a fraud problem or they will issue a warrant for my arrest tonight. I'm waiting.....
A "Kevin Shaw" supposedly from the ATO calling and using bullying tactics to get targets to call them back on 02 8015 2967 and settle a tax fraud matter before a warrant is issued for their arrest .
As much as we dislike paying tax, our friends at the ATO they don’t employ these tactics in dealing with tax matters.
I am a registered tax agent in suburban Brisbane and within 2 hours I have had 2 frantic calls from clients advising that the ATO have called and left messages of fraud.
I can categorically advise that the ATO would not call in such a manner and leave messages nor identify themselves correctly and they would definitely not say that the matter is regarding fraud.
The ATO would in fact give you written notice of intention to audit and request documentation, generally bypassing the client and contacting the relevant tax agent. The matter is dealt with professionally not by means of bullying tactics to call them back on a number 02 8015 2967 and not supply a reference.
These are scam calls, intention for them is unknown but I will be reporting the matter to the ATO immediately.
I also got a call from this number saying I was wanted for tax fraud and they were from the ATO and I had to call back within 7 days to avoid prosecution.
I have received a call from this number in regard to tax stuff and its claims to be a ATO hotline number - I have since called to ATO's number on the website and they are unaware of this number - the people at the other end of this number have so far given two names - Kevin Short & John Mathews - I reckon this is a fraud - please be careful and be aware.
We too have just received the same phone message on my answering machine. Stating my husband has committed tax fraud and a warrant will be issued today and demanding we call back on 02-8015 2967. Agree with everyone else, not game to call back as I believe it is a scam.
Interestingly 4 days ago I had an "Indian" caller claiming to be Telstra and telling me that my internet was to be disconnected for 6 months but he could help me now! Also there was something wrong with my computer and he could log on and fix it for me!! Obviously a scam too (Our service provider isn't Telstra!).
Exactly same thing happened to me an hour ago. Recorded message left by someone (in the Philipines?) calling themselves "Kevin Shaw". Obviously a scam... But what to do about it? Any ideas? E.g. report to local police or ATO?
Got the same call. Male voice from a non English speaking background stating a warrant will be issues unless you call the number, claiming to be from the ATO.
Not game to call that number, as it will definitely be a scam of some type.
Got the same call as mentioned previously. I am sure that someone would have thought this was for real and made the call. Would be interesting to hear what was on the other end - I'm not game to make the call!
A speaker of English as a 2nd language trying to speak with an Australian accent phoned & said we (without naming us) were being investigated by the ATO for tax evasion & fraud, and that we needed to phone back on the above number. As an accountant who regularly is in contact with the ATO, I know that I have not committed an offence, and that this is not the way the ATO would contact someone. They would also have a 13 number to call back on. Therefore this is some kind of scam.
Some knucklehead is threatening legal action about me involved tax fraud and someone has commenced legal action against me, hahahahaha, what a cockhead. The ATO does NOT ring you up and tell you that there is action against you. They send you a nasty letter in the mail or on your MYGOV site. Scam, scam, scam.
Had exactly the same message (it sounded quite theatening) left on my phone claiming to be the ATO. Haven't rung back as the ATO hotline which it is claiming to be, is not an interstate number.
Left a message saying they were from ATO and I was being called because I had been found to be tax avoiding and fraud. If I did not ring back then I would suffer consequences and may be charged. I rang back out of curiosity and the number has been busy.
Reverseau
Telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information. Scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages.
Call or message may be a scam if:
You're asked for personal information or money;
Text messages tell you to urgently click a link or call a number;
The call or text pretends to be from someone you trust like your phone company or bank;
You're being threatened or made to feel scared;
The caller wants to access and control your computer.
To protect yourself:
Don't answer if you don't know who it is. Let the call go to voicemail.
If a caller leaves a message claiming to be from known organisation, cross check the number the call came from against the organisation's official website.
Never share any personal information about yourself or your bank details.
Don't click on any links. Never let a stranger take control of your computer.
Do not send any money.
Block calls on your mobile phone. Your phone company can tell you how to block calls to your home phone.
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02 8015 2967 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Sydney, NSW 1001 and could be provided by Voxbone.
However, number 02 8015 2967 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0280152967 has received 60 reports with an average rating of 2.93 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0280152967 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 20 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 28 April 2015.
The number 02 8015 2967 could also be written in many formats such as 0280152967, (02) 8015 2967, 02 80152967, +61280152967, 0061280152967, 01161280152967, +61 2 8015 2967, 00 61 2 8015 2967, 011 61 2 8015 2967.
Cooke
This Kevin Shaw or Short? A message on my home phone and told me that I had a legal petition against me for tax evasion and fraud? Didn't address me by name, insisted I call this 02 8015 2967 by 4pm, and sounded quite dodgy, finishing with " have a nice day".
Madison
We got this guy as well, just today. Sounded like Ali G. Have reported him to the ACCC.
Goold
I came home today (4th may) to an aggressive phone call from kevin short saying I was in trouble for tax evasion and there was a warrant for my arrest- the idiot left his number which I googled and found all of these comments. I have recorded the message on my smart phone and will be going to the police and calling the ATO tomorrow- cant believe there are low life scum like this on our planet. This is scam- may he burn in hell.
Mace
We had the same aggressive message left on our answering machine as described in other posts from a Kevin Shaw claiming to be from the ATO. So I called the number from my mobile with the Caller ID blocked. A male with an Indian sounding accent (different to the voice in the message which sounded kind of South African) who had the balls to answer the phone "Hello this is the ATO". I advised that I had a message left asking me to call my number. He then asked for my name, and I made one up. He then went off on this crazy tangent telling me "first you called me Jerome, now you're calling me, can you stop calling me". I replied "I said was my name, I know what you guys are doing, you're full of sh! T and it's all over the internet".
Does anyone know if this is worth reporting to the police? I'm worried some people wouldn't think to check on the internet and may fall for this scam.
Harriman
Received a message today 4/05/2015..sounded like an automated message and is quite concerning as they stated that they had a legal case against me that I had committed tax evasion and tax fraud..(which is obviously wrong) and if I was not prepared to pay the fine legal actions would be taken against me such as a warrant issued in my name by today. It is quite confronting especially if you are not unaware that this is a scam.
Jobe
We just received a message from this caller and my father nearly had a heart attack. The guy sounded very threatening and foreign. This is the worst phone call scam I've ever came across.
Brockett
I have been receiving these phone calls for the past week I hang up or put my answering machine on silent.
Today at 2.45pm 1/5/15 this Kevin Shaw left a message and it is very threatening I'm not happy about this, I care for my elderly father and don't want him to have to deal with this. What can we do.
Constantino
Spoke with ATO- they do make calls, but are specific regarding the account they are referring to and give 2 business days for the person to get back to them. I have the Kevin Shaw message on my answering machine and it is very threatening. I'm sure I would have felt quite intimidated if I had answered the call. Older, vulnerable folk even more so. The quality of the call and the Asian accent suggest overseas, which probably means our federal Police fraud squad can't do a lot.
Charlesworth
I had the same hoax all from this number from "Brian O'Conner". Threats regarding arrest warrant for tax evasion and fraud. I had him on my mobile phone, so drove to the police station, and handed the phone over to the police officer. "Brian" did not want to talk much after that and finished with one final threat to me before hanging up.
Fleet
I tried to call the number.. Thinking it was a fraud and seeing the comments here I know know I was right!
Knopp
Just got the same call. Tried to call him to have a go, unfortunately engaged.
Fairless
A client called our office confirming she had received a call from a man claiming to be from the tax office and that she was being threatened with legal active for tax evasion and fraud. She is an elderly lady but aware it was a scam. She's reported to the police - nothing they can do. She said she'd hang up next time. Any ideas on how we can stop them from calling her; she's also worried about other elderly being frightened and continuing to communicate with them.
Barrette
Received recorded message today.29/04/15, from a person named Kevin Shaw supposedly from the ATO threatening legal action against me for fraud and tax evasion if I did not phone the number. After checking online that others have had a similar experience I did not return the call.
Couturier
My mother also had a call from this number this afternoon and it was very similar talking about Tax Fraud.
Mavis
Had the same message when I arrived home tonight just sounds bogus so checked online. Will ignore now thanks for the posts.
Guillen
Just googled 'Kevin Shaw Hoax' Kevin and his friends have been busy in the US.
Calais
My mother got a call this morning and it completely scared her. Saying his name was Kevin Shaw and that he was going to send out an arrest warrant and freeze all her assets. He would not let her get a word in at all. A friend showed up at the door and he immediately hung up.
Bumpers
Call a recorded call on my landline at 9.38 am from Kevin Shaw informing me that a warrant would be issued against me for tax fraud. He finished by saying call back today on 02 8015 2967 and then said have a nice day. April 28 2015.
Esler
Just called again!! Same recorded message!!
Domer
Same here, after being woken from Night shift to receive a message of this nature & getting a bit of a fright, good to see the ATO is investigating it though.
Linke
Just today received phone call from 02 8015 2967. Filing tax fraud submission at high court please call by the end of today to stop police arriving at your address.
Collums
I just received the same message on my phone. I called ATO to confirm that this number does not exist on the ATO list of numbers. Submitted info. for ATO fraud and investigation to follow up with. ATO employee confirmed their fraud unit will be looking into this.
Hearne
Yes I got the same call on Friday afternoon but seeing as how I was away didn't here it until yesterday, what a shame I wasn't home love getting my own back on these callers.
Good to see that I'm not the only one now although it did smell of fishy calling as he did not give any details of who he was looking for, plus the Tax Office would never announce in advance that they were looking for you with a warrant regarding Tax Fraud.
Maxwell
Hi,
It is a scam so please ignore it. If the ATO wants to investigate on your tax affairs, they would send a written letter to your address stating that they wish to audit/investigate further on your tax returns for whichever relevant year. If you receive this call, please ignore it and never ever give out your banking/credit card/TFN details. The ATO would never call and notify you of tax fraud or tax evasion. FYI I am a tax accountant and some of my clients has received the same call.
Frantz
I'm so relieved to see this post as I just received a message supposedly from the ATO, Kevin Short was the callers name, saying he has received a legal petition for tax evasion! When I tried calling back on this number it was engaged...I'll forget about it now seeing it's a scam.
Guth
Yep, got exactly the same message just now. Kevin Shaw saying that a warrant will be issued today.
Frieze
Yes, I just got an automated call with a recorded message saying I was up for tax fraud and to call 02 8015 2967. Gave me a terrible fright and I went to ring the tax office immediately (from the number on the website) but now I see all these comments so I realise it is someone's idea of a joke or scam.
Downing
Exactly the same happened to me tonight.
Kevin Shaw.. Irish accent.
After happily informing me that a warrant would be issued against me for tax fraud. He finished by saying call back straight away and, wait for it.. HAVE A NICE DAY.
Hausman
Just got the same message. Thankyou to everyone who has posted here.
Guillot
Yep the foreigner who phoned my message bank threatening me re ATO tax fraud had a very strong Irish accent.
Gilchrist
Just came home to the same message.
Hervey
I just got a call supposedly from the ATO (no other name given) saying I was being investigated for Fraud.
I called the number supplied it is engaged.
Hindes
My sister also got this awful phone call claiming someone was going to arrest her for fraud! She knows it is a scam but is still quite scared :(.
Makara
I got this call today too. The cheek!
Jorgenson
I too received a phone call from 02 8015 2967. No name given, but supposed to be from the ATO indicating that I was being summoned for fraud. The caller had a very strong foreign accent. As he did not refer to me by name, it was obviously a scam call,
Jacobsen
This number is from a con artist called Kevin Shaw, claiming that due to a legal petition case against us from the ATO he has called me and if I didn't return the phone call to this number 02 8015 2967 today there will be a warrant out for us arrest. Upon further investigation online, this has happened to others before and is a scam.
Ginger
Got the same call yesterday at about 9:50.
Thanks to all here I know its a scam.
Escher
Just had a call from "Kevin", alleging tax evasion, warning about warrants being issued, etc. Have reported it to the ATO.
Kurland
I too had Kevin Shaw's message on my answer phone about tax fraud.
Giudice
I also had the same call this morning, to many numbers in the phone number to be real.
Get a job you scamming piece of shit.,
Delgadillo
Came home to a message on the phone, stating I had a Legal Technician Case against me for Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud. If I don't ring back legal action will be taken. So relieved this is a scam as my accountant would be getting an ear full from me!!
Finkle
I received a message on my answering machine today from the above number claiming to be from the tax office. Same as the other comments they want me to ring back to settle a fraud problem or they will issue a warrant for my arrest tonight. I'm waiting.....
Duan
Same call as the others Kevin Shaw/Short, ATO, tax fraud and evasion, and warrant if don't respond by close of business.
Cap
I received the same call from a guy claiming to be "Kevin Shaw" from ATO telling me to contact 02 8015 2967 for tax fraud & tax evasion.
Where are the IT experts? Hope someone can trace where the call is originating & block this person from calling Australian phone numbers.
To have a peace of mind I have reported this scam to ATO by calling their switchboard on 13 28 69.
Grams
Kevin Saw called here earlier in the day. Gold coast QLD. Same number he sounded american....
Mahood
Similar story, I have a client who was called by.
A "Kevin Shaw" supposedly from the ATO calling and using bullying tactics to get targets to call them back on 02 8015 2967 and settle a tax fraud matter before a warrant is issued for their arrest .
As much as we dislike paying tax, our friends at the ATO they don’t employ these tactics in dealing with tax matters.
Please disregard the call.
Carlow
I am a registered tax agent in suburban Brisbane and within 2 hours I have had 2 frantic calls from clients advising that the ATO have called and left messages of fraud.
I can categorically advise that the ATO would not call in such a manner and leave messages nor identify themselves correctly and they would definitely not say that the matter is regarding fraud.
The ATO would in fact give you written notice of intention to audit and request documentation, generally bypassing the client and contacting the relevant tax agent. The matter is dealt with professionally not by means of bullying tactics to call them back on a number 02 8015 2967 and not supply a reference.
These are scam calls, intention for them is unknown but I will be reporting the matter to the ATO immediately.
Ellender
I have called the number back and refused to give any details but instead asked questions and they hung up.
Heimer
I also got a call from this number saying I was wanted for tax fraud and they were from the ATO and I had to call back within 7 days to avoid prosecution.
Maybury
I have received a call from this number in regard to tax stuff and its claims to be a ATO hotline number - I have since called to ATO's number on the website and they are unaware of this number - the people at the other end of this number have so far given two names - Kevin Short & John Mathews - I reckon this is a fraud - please be careful and be aware.
Ace
We too have just received the same phone message on my answering machine. Stating my husband has committed tax fraud and a warrant will be issued today and demanding we call back on 02-8015 2967. Agree with everyone else, not game to call back as I believe it is a scam.
Interestingly 4 days ago I had an "Indian" caller claiming to be Telstra and telling me that my internet was to be disconnected for 6 months but he could help me now! Also there was something wrong with my computer and he could log on and fix it for me!! Obviously a scam too (Our service provider isn't Telstra!).
Mazur
Exactly same thing happened to me an hour ago. Recorded message left by someone (in the Philipines?) calling themselves "Kevin Shaw". Obviously a scam... But what to do about it? Any ideas? E.g. report to local police or ATO?
Engelmann
Same call. Seems to be a scam.
Hunziker
Got the same call. Male voice from a non English speaking background stating a warrant will be issues unless you call the number, claiming to be from the ATO.
Not game to call that number, as it will definitely be a scam of some type.
Eye
Received the same call as described by others. Obviously a scam. Maybe they are trying to collect personal details including tax file number?
Kear
Got the same call as mentioned previously. I am sure that someone would have thought this was for real and made the call. Would be interesting to hear what was on the other end - I'm not game to make the call!
Fairhurst
A speaker of English as a 2nd language trying to speak with an Australian accent phoned & said we (without naming us) were being investigated by the ATO for tax evasion & fraud, and that we needed to phone back on the above number. As an accountant who regularly is in contact with the ATO, I know that I have not committed an offence, and that this is not the way the ATO would contact someone. They would also have a 13 number to call back on. Therefore this is some kind of scam.
Liller
Some knucklehead is threatening legal action about me involved tax fraud and someone has commenced legal action against me, hahahahaha, what a cockhead. The ATO does NOT ring you up and tell you that there is action against you. They send you a nasty letter in the mail or on your MYGOV site. Scam, scam, scam.
Crehan
Had exactly the same message (it sounded quite theatening) left on my phone claiming to be the ATO. Haven't rung back as the ATO hotline which it is claiming to be, is not an interstate number.
Grice
Left a message saying they were from ATO and I was being called because I had been found to be tax avoiding and fraud. If I did not ring back then I would suffer consequences and may be charged. I rang back out of curiosity and the number has been busy.
Reverseau
Telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information. Scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages.
Call or message may be a scam if:
To protect yourself: