Archives by Tag 'customs'

“Phishing” scam warning – The Ellon Times

By admin - Last updated: Friday, January 13, 2012

“ Phishing” scam warning The Ellon Times HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers not to fall victim to 'phishing' emails sent out by fraudsters in the run-up to the self-assessment deadline of January 31. Search for: (Plumber, Taxi, McDonalds…) Where? (town, county etc.) … and more

Huge rise in tax phishing scams – Mirror.co.uk (blog)

By admin - Last updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Huge rise in tax phishing scams Mirror.co.uk (blog) This shows a dreadful lack of originality by fraudsters…HM Revenue & Customs says the number of reports of “phishing” emails it is receiving has risen by 300 per cent over the past year. … and more

Weymouth restauranteur’s warning over email phishing scam – Dorset Echo

By admin - Last updated: Sunday, July 24, 2011

Weymouth restauranteur's warning over email phishing scam Dorset Echo A RESTAURANTEUR from Weymouth is warning other business people about a scam which could clear out their bank accounts. Lorraine D'Agostino smelt a rat when she received an email purporting to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) … and more

Weymouth restaurateur’s warning over email phishing scam – Dorset Echo

By admin - Last updated: Sunday, July 24, 2011

Weymouth restaurateur's warning over email phishing scam Dorset Echo A RESTAURANTEUR from Weymouth is warning other business people about a scam which could clear out their bank accounts. Lorraine D'Agostino smelt a rat when she received an email purporting to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) … and more

Man told ‘pay £10000 or you will be killed’ – Cambridge News

By farmarka - Last updated: Friday, July 1, 2011

Man told 'pay £10000 or you will be killed' Cambridge News The man went to the police, and investigations revealed this is a known email scam which started in America. Police have advised residents to be aware that banks, companies and HM Revenue and Customs will never ask for your username, passwords and …

‘Phishy’ scam targets city taxpayers – Londonderry Today

By Signaturevirus - Last updated: Thursday, May 26, 2011

'Phishy' scam targets city taxpayers Londonderry Today FRAUDSTERS are once again targeting taxpayers in Londonderry with a fake “phishing” email scam promising taxback. HM Revenue and Customs warned taxpayers to be vigilant following the surge in emails sent out by fraudsters. … and more

Halton trading standards warning over phishing scam – Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

By admin - Last updated: Thursday, March 31, 2011

Halton trading standards warning over phishing scam Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News HALTON Trading Standards is warning that a scam email claiming to come from HM Revenue and Customs is again in circulation. The message tells the recipient they are entitled to a tax refund and asks them to click on a link. But HMRC has confirmed it is …

HMRC warns against ‘phishy’ email scam – Easier (press release)

By nuraiman - Last updated: Friday, February 4, 2011

HMRC warns against 'phishy' email scam Easier (press release) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to be vigilant following a surge of fake 'phishing' emails sent out by fraudsters, following the 31 January … and more

HMRC warns of email scam – TaxAssist Accountants

By unsulfusa - Last updated: Friday, February 4, 2011

HMRC warns of email scam TaxAssist Accountants Small business owners and other taxpayers have been advised to be wary of a “phishy” email scam . HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned taxpayers that … and more

HMRC warns against ‘phishy’ email scam – MMD Newswire (press release)

By Reequeday - Last updated: Friday, February 4, 2011

HMRC warns against 'phishy' email scam MMD Newswire (press release) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to be vigilant following a surge of fake 'phishing' emails sent out by fraudsters, following the 31 January … and more