Caller with American accent said he was from public prosecutions office. He said he was calling due to complaint from Australian Taxation Office for tax evasion or avoidance. Didn't ask for anyone by name. I rang the number several times. No dial tone or response. Does anyone know if when we ring back do these fake numbers get charged to us and can they make money out of it? I've had a few on my mobile phone where there was nothing when I responded to a missed call. When is the law going to catch up to this technological age?

The phone no is for around Lismore and Coffs Harbour areas I have the same message on my phone answering service and have not deleted and I have had no call back

I got same message from Kevin Matthews sounds Asian. Tried calling back but continually engaged. I've had these messages left before with a different call back number and wanted to give them a piece of my mind as the last time we spoke he called me a " f...... loser" and hung up...... Didn't know the ATO gave charm lessons as part of their training:)
Its all a scam.

Father inlaw had a phone call in regards to his "tax evasion"
Was told to go to the bank and withdraw $4000 and wait for further instructions on where to send the money through the post office.
Also from a Kenneth Matthews.
This is most definitely a scam, please ignore all futher phone calls from number (02) 6698 4021

Message left on answer machine from Kenneth Matthews stating to be from ATO saying there has been a complaint made against me in regards to tax evasion and avoidance and that I, or my lawyer, should contact him on (02) 6698 4021 immediately. Haven't bothered because this is a SCAM