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Margaret

Margaret Report 2 Feb 2011 12:17

Just had e-mail supposedly from HM customs and Tax re. refund.Was very suspicious so didn't open it. Checked google and it is definitely a phishing scam. Tax office does not e-mail anyone regarding refunds etc.
Thought I'd put out a warning as these scams seem to come round in waves.
Regards Margaret

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 2 Feb 2011 12:25

Thanks Margaret always good to be made aware of these scams just in case we relax our guard.

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Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 2 Feb 2011 14:10


Just to add to this warning..........HMRC never phone people to tell them they have a tax refund and ask for their bank details either.

Mary

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 18 Feb 2011 13:56

I have received several of these over the past year, so the scam is quite old, but still a good idea to warn people in case they aren't aware.

Someone on here was done not that long ago after a scam asking them to confirm their bank details, which I gather is what this one does too, so you can't be too careful.