HMRC Warn of More Scam e-mails
HMRC have updated their guidance on scam emails as they are aware that a large number of individuals are receiving emails offering tax rebates. HMRC have also confirmed that they would not inform taxpayers of a tax rebate via email, or request that they complete an online form to receive a rebate of tax. There is a long list of web addresses being used in the scams including:
online.paper@hmrcpaper.co.uk
office.tax@hmrc.taxreturn.co.uk
customers@hmrc.gov.uk
help.desk@hmrc.notify-online.co.uk
online.notify@hmrc-customs.co.uk
hmrchelpdesk@hrmchelpdesk.co.uk
refunds@hmrc.gov.uk
securemail@hmrc.gov.uk
tax-refund@hmrcforms.co.uk
hmrc@tax-revenue.uk
refundsdept@hmrc.gov.uk
hmrc@tax-revenue.uk
refunds@hmrc.gov.uk
taxcredits@hmrc.co.uk
tax-service@hmrc.customs.gov.uk
service@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
HMRC are stressing that individuals should not visit the website contained within the email or disclose any personal or payment information.
If you would like to find out more or have any questions, we will be delighted to offer any help or advice.
Please contact Peter Hogan at Darlington, Nicola Bellerby at Durham or Terry Doyle at York.
For more information on this and other scams visit the links below.
Internet links:
HMRC Guidance
Latest Example