| HMRC are warning
taxpayers to be vigilant as there have
been several reports of scam emails
offering a tax repayment. Taxpayers should
not respond to any email promising a tax
repayment. The email advises the
recipient they are due a tax refund and
directs them to an online form to provide
bank or credit card details for the
payment of the "rebate".
Where taxpayers believe they may have
been the victim of an email scam they
should report the matter to their
bank/card issuer as soon as possible. HMRC
are advising that those providing their
details have had their accounts emptied
and credit cards used to their limit.
Victims are also at risk of having their
personal details sold on to organised
criminal gangs.
HMRC are expecting an increase in this
type of email as following the Self
Assessment filing deadline, many taxpayers
will be waiting to receive confirmation of
their repayment.
HMRC said:
"We only ever contact customers who are
due a refund by post. We never use emails,
telephone calls or external companies in
these circumstances. We strongly urge
anyone receiving such an email to send it
to us for investigation before deleting
it."
HMRC’s further advice is to:
Internet link:
Press release |
