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CORONAVIRUS SCAMS - UPDATE 04/07/2020
Scam Alert – Fake HMRC text
We are warning about text messages circulating claiming to be from ‘HMRC’ stating ‘You’re still due an outstanding tax refund’. The text asks you to verify your information by clicking a link.
These text messages are fake. HMRC do not send text messages or emails about tax refunds. It is also likely that there will be a several versions of this message circulating quoting different amounts.
If you receive this or a similar text message, delete it without clicking on any links.
If you have received a text message which you believe to be a scam you can report it to us via our partners, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on freephone 0808 223 1133.
We are warning about text messages circulating claiming to be from ‘HMRC’ stating ‘You’re still due an outstanding tax refund’. The text asks you to verify your information by clicking a link.
These text messages are fake. HMRC do not send text messages or emails about tax refunds. It is also likely that there will be a several versions of this message circulating quoting different amounts.
If you receive this or a similar text message, delete it without clicking on any links.
If you have received a text message which you believe to be a scam you can report it to us via our partners, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on freephone 0808 223 1133.
Consumer Alert – Email scam ‘HMRC National Insurance tax refund’
Beware of these fake national insurance refund emails.
The message informs the recipient that according to their National Insurance contributions, they are eligible for a tax refund as part of measures to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown.
The link goes to a page which requests the banking details of the user which sends the data to fraudsters.
If you receive the email do not click on the link.
To report scam emails, forward the original message to [email protected]. An automated system run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will scan the email, and if malicious links are found, the associated website will be taken down.
If you think you have responded to a scam email and provided any financial details, contact you bank immediately.
Report all scams to us via our partners at the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133.
Beware of these fake national insurance refund emails.
The message informs the recipient that according to their National Insurance contributions, they are eligible for a tax refund as part of measures to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown.
The link goes to a page which requests the banking details of the user which sends the data to fraudsters.
If you receive the email do not click on the link.
To report scam emails, forward the original message to [email protected]. An automated system run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will scan the email, and if malicious links are found, the associated website will be taken down.
If you think you have responded to a scam email and provided any financial details, contact you bank immediately.
Report all scams to us via our partners at the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133.
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