ADVISORY: Beware of Fake BIR Text Messages & Phishing Links

In an official Facebook post – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warns the public against fraudulent text messages and online notices falsely claiming to be from the BIR, particularly those alleging unpaid taxes, imposing urgent deadlines or penalties, and directing taxpayers to click on suspicious links.

The public is advised to exercise caution and not click links contained in unsolicited text messages, especially those requesting payment or personal and financial information.

For verification and online BIR transactions, taxpayers should access the official BIR website directly at www.bir.gov.phand use only the eServices, platforms, and payment channels linked or officially announced by the BIR.

Taxpayers are further reminded:

* Do not provide TIN details, passwords, OTPs, banking information, credit card details, or other sensitive information through suspicious links or messages.

* Do not make payments through links or accounts sent through unsolicited text messages.

* Verify any alleged tax liability directly with the concerned Revenue District Office (RDO) or through official BIR channels.

* Report suspicious messages, websites, or accounts impersonating the BIR.

Scammers may use the BIR name, logo, Fabricated assessments, FAKE taxpayer info and threats of penalties or immediate payment deadlines to make fraudulent communications appear legitimate.

The BIR reminds everyone to remain vigilant:

Think before you click. Verify before you pay.

*You may report suspicious text messages to your nearest BIR Office or through our Customer Assistance Division (CAD) at (02) 8538-3200.*