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Saturday, October 27, 1973

WARNING AGAINST IMPOSTERS

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Members of the public are warned against imposters selling

advertising space in official publications of the Inland Revenue Department

and soliciting funds for charities.

A spokesman for the department said today that reports were received

from time to time of such people who claim to be officers of the department.

"The department does not insert any advertisement in the information

pamphlets it issues to the public nor does it solicit funds for charities,"

he emphasized.

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Under special circumstances, an officer of the department

in his official capacity may call personally to make enquiries or to

deliver correspondence such as urgent demand notes for unpaid tax.

"However the officer who makes the delivery is not permitted to

receive cash or cheques in settlement of the demand note.

"'Payment must be made only to the listed official revenue collection

centres," the spokesman added.

The officer must have both an identity card and a written authority,

with his photograph, from the Commissioner of Inland Revenue issued specifically

for the purpose.

"Any caller should be asked to produce these identification

documents before entry, "the spokesman stressed,

He added that if anyone had any doubt as to the caller's request

or intention the Deputy Commissioner should be contacted immediately at

telephone No. 5-95270, or the Principal Tax Inspector at telephone No.

5-248001 extension 21.

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