KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding customers and members of the public to exercise caution when conducting business online and to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes designed to obtain personal information or payments through illegitimate channels.

TAJ said this advisory follows a recent scam attempt involving a fake website falsely claiming to facilitate the payment of traffic ticket fines and another attempt to mislead customers during the income tax filing period.

TAJ is emphasising that its official website is https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm, and customers should ensure they are accessing this address directly when conducting any online transaction with the organisation.

The tax authority reassured customers that its online services are delivered through a secure platform that incorporates several layers of security to protect taxpayer and customer information.

“These safeguards are designed to ensure that sensitive data and financial transactions remain protected when customers access services through the official TAJ website. Customers are strongly encouraged to verify website addresses before clicking on links or entering personal information online. TAJ also reminds the public that it does not send links via email or SMS messages directing customers to make payments, submit sensitive information, or access online services,” TAJ said.

It said all online transactions with TAJ should be conducted securely by visiting the Tax Authority’s official website and navigating directly to the required service.

The agency urged members of the public who encounter suspicious messages, websites, or communications purporting to be from TAJ are urged not to engage with them and to report the matter immediately. If in doubt, it said customers should verify information directly with the TAJ Customer Care Centre at 888-TAX-HELP (888-829-4357) before making any payment or providing personal information.