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September 2009

HMRC Warn Of More Scam Emails

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.

For more information on this and other scams visit the links below.

Internet links: HMRC guidance and Latest example

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