Tax Update (July 2009)
More fraudsters impersonate HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have been made aware of new
attempts to defraud individuals by fraudsters impersonating
HMRC.
The latest attempt requires individuals to provide personal and
banking details in order for a repayment of tax to be made. There
is obviously no intention to pay you anything but rather to empty
your bank account or use your credit card.
HMRC will never advise individuals via email or to complete tax
rebate claims on line.
Another scam is asking taxpayers to 'update your account to the
new EV SSL certification' with the intention of stealing user ID
and passwords.
For further examples and details of previous scams please visit
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/security/examples.htm.