Watch out for this email · impersonating SARS
Reaches you by email · Public web warning · 06 Oct
The trick it’s trying
SARS lists current scam examples, including a recent fake High Court summons and tax assessment/return-themed emails. SARS says it does not send hyperlinks to bank sites or ask for credit-card/banking/eFiling details by email/SMS.
Spoofed SARS emails or SMSs claim refunds, assessments, tax returns, debts or legal summonses to scare users into opening attachments, clicking fake forms, or giving personal, banking and eFiling credentials.
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SARS’ scams page lists recent scam examples and warns that SARS will never request passwords, OTPs, banking PINs, or eFiling credentials through email, SMS, social media, or telephone. Its latest listed example is a “High Court Summons” scam dated 2 September 2026.
Public web warning07 OctDetails