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HMRC have published details of a further scam they have identified aimed at presuading taxpayers to complete a form revealing their bank or credit card details. HMRC are aware of a number of scams aimed at persuading customers to complete a form revealing their bank or credit card details, on the pretext that a payment of tax will be paid directly into their bank account. See Latest tax rebate scam identified. HMRC have produced a list of recent fraudulent emails that have been brought to their attention and will update regularly with news of new phishing activity. Previous forms, have shown a potential tax rebate using the email addresses of: If you suspect you have received a fraudulent email you should not follow any links within the email, disclose any details or respond to it. Forward it to HMRC at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . HMRC cannot reply on each email they receive, but the information will be used to help reduce online fraud.
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About The Author  Sarah Laing Sarah is a Chartered Tax Adviser. She has been writing professionally since joining CCH Editions in 1998 as a Senior Technical Editor, contributing to a range of highly regarded publications including the British Tax Reporter, Taxes - The Weekly Tax News, the Red & Green legislation volumes, Hardman's, International Tax Agreements and many others. She became Publishing Manager for the tax and accounting portfolio in 2001 and later went on to help run CCH Seminars (including ABG Courses and Conferences). Sarah originally worked for the Inland Revenue in Newbury and Swindon Tax Offices, before moving out into practice in 1991. She has worked for both small and Big 5 firms. She now works as a freelance author providing technical writing services for the tax and accountancy profession. |
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