Inland Revenue will never send you an email requesting you to confirm, update or disclose confidential details through an unsecure channel such as email. You should always independently verify the source and the target url before taking any action. If you receive a suspicious communication of this nature, do not respond to it or follow any links. Forward it to phishing@ird.govt.nz. For more information about protecting your identity visit ird.govt.nz/identity-security/protect.