Callers are reported as having foreign sounding accents and have been both male and female. The callers are extremely convincing and IRD advise of anecdotal reports that some customers have paid large sums of money as a result of the calls.

Strettons would like to reinforce the IRD's media release that they would never leave a message like this for their customers. If you think you have been targeted by a scam email, text message or phone call, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the email received, the number a text or call was received from, names of callers and any other detail you can provide about the nature of the scam.

If you think you suspect you may have been targeted, or have any concerns about this scam, give us a call and we can investigate on your behalf.