Scam Warning: New ways to take advantage of people for greed and in the form of daylight robbery are exposed on an almost daily basis. It is best to stay informed as to what is happening in the world around you. A new scam has come to the forefront targeting taxpayers, specifically the elderly. HMRC is taking steps to sound the alarm and alert the public about this telephone and email racket. HMRC has asked that the following information be shared:
There is a telephone scam where a recorded message is left, allegedly from HMRC, stating that HMRC is bringing a lawsuit against the individual. The recipient is asked to phone back and press “1” to speak to the officer dealing with the case. This scam is becoming widely reported and seems to be targeting older people. Do not reply to the message.
HMRC takes security very seriously. If you cannot verify the identity of the person making the call you should not disclose your details. You should report these incidents on the Action Fraud website, or you can call them on 0300 123 2040 (Please note this number will be charged at your normal network rate). They are open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:00.
If you have any concerns or need any help you can call us 24 hours a day:
0800 285 1533
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