UK tax authority warns of surge in tax refund scams as January deadline approaches.

The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned of a significant increase in tax refund scams ahead of the January 31 tax filing deadline. About 144,000 people have been targeted, a 16.7% rise from the previous year. HMRC stresses it will never threaten legal action via voicemail, demand financial info via text, or ask for personal details in suspicious communications. Advice on spotting scams and reporting them is available on GOV.UK.

December 02, 2024
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