HMRC fraudsters use bogus tax refund offers via texts, WhatsApp, and emails, stealing bank details and identities.

HMRC fraudsters use bogus tax refund offers via texts, WhatsApp, and emails, luring victims to click on links or call fake centers to steal bank details, identities, and potentially drain bank accounts. Scammers impersonate HMRC officials, create urgency, and demand payment through vouchers. HMRC never asks for personal info through texts or emails, and advises not to respond but report suspicious messages on their website.

April 21, 2024
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