Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority warns against online payment fraud
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority urges taxpayers to use only official payment channels to protect against electronic fraud.
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AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has warned of the risks of electronic fraud during payment transactions, urging taxpayers to verify the source of payment requests and rely exclusively on official channels to settle their zakat, tax and customs obligations.
In a statement on its official X account, the authority stressed that its official payment channels are the safest way to complete transactions, ensuring beneficiaries are protected from fraud attempts and that their financial dealings remain secure.
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The authority clarified that payments can be made through several official methods, including the SADAD service using the biller code (020), as well as ATMs, and mada and Visa cards.
All taxpayers were urged to exercise caution when conducting electronic transactions, avoid responding to payment requests from untrusted sources, and always use approved official channels to ensure the safety of their financial operations.