Anytime there is a tax deadline somewhere in the world, out come all sorts of phishing emails sent to defraud people of their hard-earned money. Just today i got one the screen image is shown below:
The URL for the “refund request” led to: http://www.marykellykilims.co.nz/includes/hmrc/refundportal.htm – which is obviously not the Taxman’s website.
The Inland Revenue does not send this kind of emails. Thier advice is as follows:
The email links to a fake HMRC website entitled ‘Fraud Application’ and asks that you download and review a tax statement document. The website then opens an executable file on your machine.
The email is not from HMRC. You should be aware that opening executable files (.exe) over the internet can potentially compromise the security on your machine.
HMRC do not issue emails asking for personal details.
Do not visit the website contained within the email or disclose any personal or payment information.
If you receive an email requesting such information, please forward it to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk and then delete it.
Please don’t fall for this trick and end up paying “stupid tax”.
Be Safe,
Niyi Adeoshun
Money Management Coach
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