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« on: March 30, 2010, 01:01:07 PM » |
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I know a lot of you possibly do not pay Tax, but for those you who do I received the below email, i would imagine it is a scam so just to warn you to look out for it. Tax Refund Notification‏ From: HM Revenue & Customs ( accesssecure@hmrc.gov.uk) You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as junk Sent: 30 March 2010 09:21:56 To: Tax Refund Notification After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity, we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of 988.50 GBP. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 2-3 days in order to process it. Click Here to submit your tax refund request |
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StuartHopkin
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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2010, 01:04:19 PM » |
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Mmmm
There are loads of these that are fake but that email address is a real revenue one by the look of it.
I dont think they ever contact you like this through email though.
Easiest way to check is just ring the tax office with your NI number to hand they will tell you straight away.
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The_nun
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2010, 01:07:33 PM » |
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Mmmm
There are loads of these that are fake but that email address is a real revenue one by the look of it.
I dont think they ever contact you like this through email though.
Easiest way to check is just ring the tax office with your NI number to hand they will tell you straight away.
I went onto the HM Gov site and forwarded it to them, thought it was best they was made aware of it incase no one else has told them it is going around. That should be enough shouldn't it?. |
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EvilPie
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2010, 01:12:30 PM » |
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Do you submit your tax return online Mo?
If you do then it's possible that you've received a genuine email.
If not it's very doubtful. Anything tax related online is done through the government gateway which is a secure server. You have to have a password etc. to do anything on it.
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Motivational speeches at their best:
"Because thats what living is, the 6 inches in front of your face......" - Patrick Leonard - 10th May 2015
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byronkincaid
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2010, 01:15:33 PM » |
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i've had this email a few times, i don't pay tax
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kinboshi
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2010, 01:16:11 PM » |
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It's a fake - a phishing email ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing) In your email client if you hover over the link it won't be to the official site. Never click a link in an email to a bank or similar site. Always go to the site and log in via the homepage. You can even download software via your bank (Trusteer Rapport is one example) which tries to help prevent you getting caught by phishing sites/emails. |
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'The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry.'
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2010, 01:17:43 PM » |
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these are always phishing emails
you can tell by hovering over the links, you will see dodgy urls
HMRC never use terminology such as "fiscal" or GBP
they will ask for bank details or whatever and HRC will never ask for these, esp by email
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The_nun
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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2010, 01:20:53 PM » |
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Do you submit your tax return online Mo?
If you do then it's possible that you've received a genuine email.
If not it's very doubtful. Anything tax related online is done through the government gateway which is a secure server. You have to have a password etc. to do anything on it.
I have submitted Darren's through once online, and gave my email, but i think this is a con tbh, i did click the link it took me to my online bank acc log in page, obv i didn't log in i clicked off the page straight away. Hope they wont be able to log into my bank. |
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byronkincaid
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2010, 01:24:09 PM » |
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Do you submit your tax return online Mo?
If you do then it's possible that you've received a genuine email.
If not it's very doubtful. Anything tax related online is done through the government gateway which is a secure server. You have to have a password etc. to do anything on it.
I have submitted Darren's through once online, and gave my email, but i think this is a con tbh, i did click the link it took me to my online bank acc log in page, obv i didn't log in i clicked off the page straight away. Hope they wont be able to log into my bank. you should scan for spyware and virus's now imo |
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EvilPie
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« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2010, 01:25:11 PM » |
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Do you submit your tax return online Mo?
If you do then it's possible that you've received a genuine email.
If not it's very doubtful. Anything tax related online is done through the government gateway which is a secure server. You have to have a password etc. to do anything on it.
I have submitted Darren's through once online, and gave my email, but i think this is a con tbh, i did click the link it took me to my online bank acc log in page, obv i didn't log in i clicked off the page straight away. Hope they wont be able to log into my bank. Like a couple of the guys have said you should always hover over a link before you click it unless you are 100% certain that it's authentic. Just put your cursor over the link and look in the bottom left corner of your screen. It'll tell you where it's really taking you. |
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Motivational speeches at their best:
"Because thats what living is, the 6 inches in front of your face......" - Patrick Leonard - 10th May 2015
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The_nun
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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2010, 01:25:31 PM » |
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OK will do..
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The_nun
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« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2010, 01:29:29 PM » |
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Should i be worried?
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CelticGeezeer
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2010, 01:31:04 PM » |
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This maybe of some help it warns you about sites, its from MaAfee and its free http://www.siteadvisor.com/ |
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"When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist." - Dom Helder Camara
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kinboshi
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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2010, 01:36:44 PM » |
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Should i be worried?
I wouldn't be. You didn't run any applications they asked you to, you didn't give them any information. You'll be fine. |
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'The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry.'
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StuartHopkin
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« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2010, 01:37:15 PM » |
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I wouldnt worry too much, I always click on the links just for a jape.
My personal favourite is the one that explains your tax refund will be made to a credit or debit card, please submit your details below.
Ok will do!
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