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For many, the idea of actually receiving
money back from the tax man will be seen as
a welcome change. But of course, anyone
following the link in these emails and
providing the requested information risks
having their accounts cleared of funds by
the fraudsters.
Lesley Strathie, HMRC chief executive,
called this new campaign “the most
sophisticated and prolific phishing scam
that we have encountered” and warned the
British public to be on its guard.
On its web site, HMRC states: “Please be
aware that although these fraudulent emails
may contain the HMRC logo and other details,
they are fake and you should never respond
to an email which asks for personal
information. While we may send you emails
from time to time, we would never do so
requesting login, bank and credit cards
details.”
Hindsight is always a wonderful thing. But
on balance, didn’t the thought of an
unsolicited email from the HMRC promising
easy money always seem a little phishy?
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