Is anyone familiar with this website?: taxfilenumberaustralia.org
I'm unfamiliar with the process of obtaining a Tax File Number and recently applied for one via this website rather than the ATO (a foolish mistake, I know - I'm now aware the ATO provides a TFN for free).
I provided my details and paid a fee of $69. Having received notice of the pending fee in my bank account statement via my bank app, I noticed the location of the pending payment was Barcelona.
I locked my card and called my bank. I was informed by staff that this is not necessarily a scam - I was sent a receipt and verification email stating I will receive my TFN within 48 hours - I was told by my bank if I receive a TFN I should contact the ATO to confirm if it's legitimate and if not, to contact my bank again and inform them.
Just wondering if anyone has used the same website rather than the ATO and actually received a legitimate TFN or if this is indeed a scam site to illegitimately obtain personal/bank information.
