Beware tricksters trying to impersonate taxman

By Edie Bourne

Businesses and individuals are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to stay vigilant in the fight against fraudsters, who are using email and text messages to scam people out of their savings.

The tax authority is currently processing tax refunds after the end of the 2017-18 tax year. But criminals are taking advantage of this by sending out scam emails and text messages to trick people into thinking they have received a tax rebate so that they hand over their account and personal details.