Tax scam running on this number. Person calls and tells you something about legal action against you based on tax evasion. Do not call them back. Scam only.

Well it was funny Mr Mathews didn't know my name (ATO would have) and he didn't want to get on his knees in front of me with my pants around my ankles.... I don't know why....

Had a call on Tuesday morning from Kenneth Matthews asking me to call back on (02) 8599 6100. It would appear that he is a busy man. Don't waste a phone call.

08/04/16 Identical message as above. Person left message on answer phone. "Legal action has been started by the ATO against you for tax evasion - call (02) 8599 6100 immediately". I called from a caller ID blocked phone, phone answered with an unsure "hello?" and then "who is this?" in an Indian accent. Obviously a scam.

They have called 3 days in a row leaving messages that the ATO are going to have me arrested for not paying my tax and I need to call him back and I need to get a lawyer. He then adds that I shouldnt ignore the message. I did try to call back but get a strange tone then it cuts off. He says his name is Kenneth Mathews. I have now reported it to scam watch.

Got same message. Very annoyed because always do tax return properly via tax agent. Scam. A bit scaring.

Had a call from this Yanqui-sounding mongrel today 26/4/2016 .. same as all above ... can't something be done about (or preferably to) these creeps ...?

Received a call from this number. It was automated and a scam. It should be dealt with!!!

I got the same phone call from Kenneth Mathews, left a message saying tax office have a legal case against me for tax evasion!!! He didn't mention my name...

Just had the same message on my phone thought it was a bit strange for the tax office to be calling surely you would be notified by mail if this was serious.? what a waste of time

Received a message on my landline message bank advising it was the ATO and I needed to get a lawyer as I was being investigated for tax evasion. I called the number back and a foreigner answered. I asked to speak to their supervisor and he was very rude to me then hung up.

Received message, to call Kenneth Matthews, ASAP (02) 8599 6100 regarding tax and ATO did not use any names for who was looking for, or who the call was directed to. Identical messages to above

Same as all the above , Rang the ATO to report it.

Yes some of our clients have been contacted by Mr Matthews - oh dear! obviously a scam.

Received a message from someone identifying himself as Kenneth Matthews. He claimed there was a legal case against - we do not know who - for tax avoidance, and as it was a time-sensitive matter I should call (02) 8599 6100 ASAP. His voice came across as officious American, he did not specify who he wanted to talk to, nor did he elaborate on the nature of the "tax avoidance" case. To be ignored.

I got this scam call this morning and did call back to this number for explanation. Silly me--I should have checked this number on internet before I made that phone call! Anyway it ended up with long conversations with two "ATO head quarter officers" (both in Indian accent, first "Alex Cooper", then his "supervisor") ......cut it short, it turned out I "owe the ATO money" because of tax evasion during the period 2010-2014, and the solution would be either to go to court with a lawyer (cost would be $80000), or pay back the amount of money ($4985) I "owed"....NOT to ATO, but going to Kmart/Coles "Tax Center" and buy "itune cards" to pay "tax bond" (never heard of these things).....this can be done step by step flowing their instructions to my mobile!

I've not lost my money -- I jumped out of the trap soon after the conversation started but managed to finish the "inquiry/communication". I thought I might be able to grab more info on this scam and report it.

Now I've realized such scam and this phone number has been active for quite awhile and has been reported to police......seems it is too hard to stop them(?)......

Had the same message as above from the same Kenneth guy. Tried to call back the number, but only got a strange ringtone with no answer. Bloody stupid scammers. Didn't even get my name right. I've always lodged my returns and have had no issues, so this person is full of sh*t. My mob is my only contact that I use, and the landline should be silent. Dodgy pricks. Avoid.

Same thing happen to us today 19/04/16. Kenneth Matthews left a message on our house recorder asking us to call asap or we will be arrested.
He claims ATO is lodging a case for tax evasion. We have always paid our taxes and lodged them with our accountant. the number he left is (02) 8599 6100.
Do not call is a scam!!!

Scam do not ring back

Got exactly the same message on our home phone number today. Kenneth Matthews must be a busy bloke - thanks to everyone who posts so I know I don't have to waste time returning call.