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HMRC are warning taxpayers that recently
they have been made aware of the following
scams: 'Online Update' email
We have received reports of emails
being sent asking recipients to 'update
your account to the new EV SSL
certification'. This is a scam email
attempting to steal User IDs and
passwords.
The email is being sent from
Onlineservices@HMRevenueCustoms.org
HMRC’s advice to taxpayers who think
they have received a fraudulent email is
to not follow any links within the email,
disclose any details or respond to it.
They recommend that the email is sent to
them at phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk.
HMRC advise that they cannot reply on each
email they receive, but the information
will be used to help reduce online fraud.
HMRC advise that taxpayers should never
disclose personal information such as User
IDs or Passwords.
HMRC have also advised that they are
aware of a large number of emails being
sent offering taxpayers a tax rebate. They
advise that HMRC would not inform
customers of a tax rebate via email or
invite them to complete an online form to
receive a rebate of tax. They also advise
that recipients should not visit the
website contained within the email or
disclose any personal or payment
information.
Internet link:
HMRC security fraud attempts |
