Scam emails are once again doing the rounds. Do not open any links within these emails.
Below is an example of one of the fraudulent emails:
Tax Refund Confirmation
After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity, we have determined that you are
eligible to receive a tax refund of 468.50 GBP. Please submit the tax refund request and
click here by having your tax refund sent to your bank account in due time
Please Click “Get Started” to have your tax refund sent to your bank account, your tax
refund will be sent to your bank account in due time take your time to go through the bank
we have on our list
Get Started
Note : A refund can be delayed a variety of reasons, for example submitting invalid records
or applying after deadline.
Sincerely
Security Service Team
HMRC advise the following:
Taxpayers should be aware of internet scams trying to exploit those who think they may be eligible for a rebate. Emails claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs are advising people that they are in line for a windfall, inviting them to provide personal details.
The HMRC position is clear – we only ever contact customers who are due a tax refund in writing by post. We currently don’t use telephone calls, emails or external companies in these circumstances. If anyone receives an email claiming to be from HMRC, please send it to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk before deleting it permanently.
HMRC are working closely with other law enforcement agencies to target the criminals behind this serious crime and see them brought to justice.
