A recent Scam, which occurred in Pembrokeshire, involves emails being sent from HM REVENUE and CUSTOMS.
A fraudulent organisation claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs, (Tax Credit Office PO Box 1970, Liverpool, L75 1WX), are sending random emails stating that after an annual calculation of their fiscal activity, they have determined they are eligible to receive a tax refund.
It then states that to access their tax refund they must follow the steps below:
- Download the Tax Refund Form attached to this email
- Open it in a browser (recommended Mozilla firefox)
- Follow the instructions on their screen.
It highlights that a refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.
This type of offence can easily deceive vulnerable people and have a devastating impact on their lifestyle and confidence.
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