# The Office of the Tax Ombud is investigating a surge in eFiling profile hijackings, where cybercriminals exploit taxpayer accounts to redirect refunds. The probe follows numerous complaints from taxpayers and industry bodies, highlighting vulnerabilities in SARS’s digital systems. Tax Ombud Yanga Mputa has initiated a systemic review, with findings to be reported to Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Taxpayers are urged to enhance security measures and report suspicious activities promptly.
Tax Ombud probes eFiling cybercrime amid rising complaints