Millions of people are due to complete their self-assessment tax return and pay any tax owed

The Northern Echo

County Durham

England

United Kingdom

HMRC 'warning everyone' of scams as deadline approaches

Con artists are targeting people with offers of tax refunds or demanding payment of tax to get hold of personal information and banking details.

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Daily Record

Reach plc

Glasgow

Glasgow City

Scotland

HMRC's fraudsters warning as people file self-assessments ahead of deadline

Half of all the reports received about scams were about bogus offers of a tax rebate

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham

West Midlands

HMRC issues warning on fake tax refunds as thousands duped by rebate scams

Gannett

People are being cautioned to stay vigilant against fraudsters

Hull Daily Mail

Hull

Kingston upon Hull

HMRC scams warning as January deadline looms

The Echo UK

Basildon

Essex

Almost 150,000 scam referrals were made to HMRC by concerned customers over the last year.

Worcester News

Worcester

Worcestershire

HMRC issues urgent scam warning ahead of Self Assessment deadline

Concerned customers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC in the last year, as Self Assessment filers are warned to be alert to fraudsters. With millions of people due to complete their Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed by 31 January 2025, fraudsters are targeting people with offers of tax refunds or demanding payment of tax to get hold of personal information and banking details. Around half of all scam reports (71,832) i…

IFA Magazine

HMRC issues scams warning as Self Assessment deadline looms - IFA Magazine

HMRC is reminding Self Assessment customers to be alert to potential scams and fraudsters ahead of the filing deadline on 31 January 2025.

Yorkshire Times

Scams Warning As Self Assessment Deadline Loom

Taxpayers have been urged to be cautious of refund scams as the 31 January tax return deadline draws closer.

Your Money

HMRC warns self-employed workers of tax return and refund scams

The 31 January Self-Assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching, and while taxpayers are focused on submitting their returns, fraudsters are targeting them with sophisticated scams.   HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported nearly 150,000 fraudulent messages in the past year, with fake tax rebate claims making up almost half.   These scams are not only financially damaging but can also lead to identity theft and severe stress.   Unders…

HMRC 'warning everyone' of scams as deadline approaches

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