| HM Revenue & Customs has
issued a new security warning over an
email currently in circulation. The
email, which comes from “HMRC Online
services - test@test.com” states that the
recipient has one new ALERT message and
should log into their Online Account to
read the message.
The email contains a link to a
fraudulent website that requests the
disclosure of personal account information
and password.
HMRC stresses that it has not issued
the email and asks anyone receiving a copy
to forward it to
phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
HMRC has also said that it is aware of
emails being issued to advertise a service
where the sender applies for a rebate of
National Insurance on the customer’s
behalf, usually for a fee.
HMRC is stressing that these companies
are not affiliated with HMRC in any way.
LINK:
www.hmrc.gov.uk/security |
