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nickxsp(I'm new)I'm new
8 Apr 2026

Hi


My ATO account was exposed to fraud activity 2 years when My Gov account was only protected by password and security questions.


Ever since, I have been asked to give ATO a call every time I need to access my account, and it only last for 48 hours. And I was told the account lock cannot be removed unless I get citizenship of Australia.


I find this very annoying. Every time I need to spend at least an hour on the phone + 30 mins waiting time to get through the security checks even though I have set up a security passcode, a voice recognition and provided so many personal identifications, it still takes so long to get my own account unlocked.


I am hoping someone can review my account and make the decision to remove the lock, I have set up all required authentication methods and called ATO for this matter so many times.


Please help.

Thank you


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YellowPotato(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
8 Apr 2026

My ATO account was exposed to fraud activity 2 years when My Gov account was only protected by password and security questions.

  • I think it's locked indefinitely now

I find this very annoying. Every time I need to spend at least an hour on the phone + 30 mins waiting

  • The alternative is to do get a tax agent to do it. There's a separate phone line for them, generally, it's quicker for them to ring

similar post

https://community.ato.gov.au/s/question/a0J9s000000Sztf/p00238123

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