HMRC scams


Tagged as phishing

Scammers Pretending To Be HMRC

Did you know that scammers are now using number spoofing to make your phone display ‘HMRC’ as the sender, instead of a phone number?
Phishing emails are now looking much more official by using the name of a genuine HMRC employee.

Posted in Financing, News, Taxation | Also tagged , , , , , , , , ,

How To Spot And Avoid HMRC Phishing Scams

As HMRC moves more of its services online, fraudsters are exploiting this transition by targeting taxpayers with fake emails. With an increasing number of phishing scams, HMRC has released updated guidance on how to recognise genuine contact from its agents.

Posted in News, Taxation | Also tagged , , , , ,