Clearly (based on the strong Indian accent) this is a scam. But to what end ?
What exactly are they trying to scam you with (apart from being annoying).
Is there a 50 cent fee for ringing the number ? (for example)
Or is it a nothing call ?
WHY ? We know Indians seem to top the ratings as being clearly identifiable, but I would normally not put them in the Dumb and Dumber basket.

Mongrel scammers

Same message on answer phone received, phone ID not recorded. Disconcerting to be threatened with arrest. Message didn't identify me by name. ATO would never leave such a message without identifying their intended recipient. SCAM

Looks like Jason O'Connor has hit again, the name certainly doesn't match the accent on the end of the phone! I too was scared for a moment until in Googled this thread and phoned that number which could not be connected!

Indian ethnicity male identified as Jason O'Connor (LOL) from ATO suggesting a warrant of arrest has been issued and police will be attending shortly. Phone number left (02) 6140 3490

Yup I just got the exact same, I reported it to the police and ATO

Message left on answering machine, what a scam. Please call back on (02) 6140 3490. Jason O'Conner from ATO. Call came up as a private number on phone display.

"Jason OÇonnor" is from the "ATO" is still at it again today. Received the same message on my answering machine. Googled the number and it lead to this thread. Thanks heaps Reverse Australia

A message was left on my answering machine yesterday stating the caller, a certain Jason O'Connor, was working for the ATO.

A warrant had been issued for my arrest.

Very strange as I have a reputation for being law-abiding.

I returned the call this morning and challenged the person who answered the telephone.

He was then abusive and informed me to not call again.

The SA Police were very helpful and stated the problem was yet another scam.

May pay to watch out for this Jason O'Connor person.

I wonder just who he is?

The name is certainly Irish in origin. The accent of the person who called, and answered the telephone was, however, Asian.

Thank you!

I have also received this message. The caller had the cheek to wish me a wonderful day at the end of the message!

NSW Police confirmed the scam and referred me to the "Scamwatch" website http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1214883.

I just got this message on my phone. Nice try.

"Jason" is still at it. Same scam, left a message saying "ATO calling - police on the way etc." Thanks all for your posts, as it made it easy to rule this one out as garbage. Cheers Reverse Australia!

Message left on our answering machine claim to be Jason O'Connor calling from the Australian Taxation Office concerning a tax evasion lawsuit & warning of an impending warrant for my arrest & asked that we kindly call back on (02) 6140 3490. This is a scam.

I too had a call from "Jason O'Connor".
Relieved to know this is a scam.

I had the same today - left a message. Actually scare the wotsits out of me and my kids! Thank goodness I googled the number and this thread popped up!!

Same as above. Said his name was Jason O'Connor from ATO and that there was a warrant for my arrest. Googled this number...thanks for all your posts!!

We have had clients called from this number claiming that they are from the ATO and the client owes the ATO money

The name given was Jason O'Connor

Received same message about the warrant for arrest on answering machine, they didnt leave who the call was for. Havent and probably wont be calling back, might call the ATO to report and check the issue.
Sounded dodgy, wont be calling the number left back

here, here, that's what I've been doing, rang them at least 35 times. tried 6 times today no answer. back at ya's you scamming scumbags