Fake 'Tax Refund' Emails

Fake 'Tax Refund' Emails are on the increase again. We've received 8 in the last 48 hours mentioning refunds of between £200 and £1000.

Example

After the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity, we have determined that you are eligible
to receive a tax refund of 973.90 GBP. Please submit the tax refund request and allo
w us 5-7 days in order to process it.

Please download the document attached to this email to confirm your identity.

Note: You will need to provide a valid bank accoun in which the funds will be payed to.
A refund can be delayed for some reasons, for example submitting invalid records or applying after deadline.

Best Regards,
HM Revenue & Customs.

There is an attachment that you are expected open and fill out - Don't do it!!

REMEMBER: HMRC doesn't send emails about refunds!! Avoid opening any attachment.