The Main Department of the State Tax Service in Odesa draws the attention of businesses to instances of fake emails supposedly sent by the deputy head of the tax service. These emails request 150,000 UAH for the purchase of military supplies and equipment for the Armed Forces.

The tax service is not involved in these communications. Their purpose is to deceive businesses and discredit the tax authority.

IMPORTANT! Employees of the Main Department of the State Tax Service operate strictly within the law and do not send such emails.

The Southern Department of the Anti-Corruption Department has already contacted law enforcement with a statement regarding these fraudulent actions.

To prevent fraud, we urge all taxpayers to be vigilant, not to fall for suspicious offers, and to verify information thoroughly.

If you receive such messages, contact law enforcement immediately at 102 or report to the Southern Department of the Tax Service at (048) 707 29 43, (048) 707 28 54, (048) 725 65 05. You can also call the "Pulse" service at 0 800 501 007 and provide any information about the fraudsters.

We also draw attention to other messages posted on the website of the Main Department of the Tax Service in Odesa:

Attention! Tax fraudsters are active in Odesa!

Attention! Fraudsters are sending fake messages pretending to be the deputy head of the Odesa tax service.