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The email message below "GOV.UK Payment Confirmation" is a fake HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax refund notification that was sent by scammers, which will attempt to trick taxpayers into completing a fake application form that asks them for their credit card, personal, account information. The recipients are then asked to respond to the same email message with the completed form. Once the scammers have their victims' information, they will use it to rip them off.
Victims of this phishing scam are advised to contact their bank or credit card company as soon as possible to report the stolen credit card information, and change their online passwords immediately.
From: HM Revenue & Customs – HMRCSent: 25/11/2016 11:35Subject: GOV.UK Payment ConfirmationGOV.UKHMRC LogoHM Revenue & CustomsDear [email address removed] - HMRC has determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of £156.39 overpaid tax from year ending 2016. In order to receive your refund, you need to create a Government Gateway account.The tax summaries are new this year, and are for information only. There is no need to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and please don’t reply to this email. If you would like to comment on your tax summary, please do so online at www.gov.uk/annual-tax-summary.GOV.UKCrown CopyrightTo stop your email reminders - sign in to your HMRC online account.
From: HM Revenue & Customs – HMRC
Sent: 25/11/2016 11:35
Subject: GOV.UK Payment Confirmation
GOV.UK
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HM Revenue & Customs
Dear [email address removed] - HMRC has determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of £156.39 overpaid tax from year ending 2016. In order to receive your refund, you need to create a Government Gateway account.
The tax summaries are new this year, and are for information only. There is no need to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and please don’t reply to this email. If you would like to comment on your tax summary, please do so online at www.gov.uk/annual-tax-summary.
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I received this morning an email from Gov payment with the attached document and ts stated as "hello lailaWe are pleased to confirm that your claim form has been successfully submitted.Please find Document-Ref-1687129801904761295.docx.docx and follow the instruction.For your security, you must review these REFUND by September 06, 2020Thank you for your cooperation.
"From: HMRC - HMRevenue(UK) Date: 8 January 2020 at 12:30:11 GMT Subject: HM sent you a payment of £698.99 GBP This is an automatically generated E-Mail. 08 Jan 2020 11:15:01 GMT Hello, ***Sent you a Confirmation for a Refund of GBP 698.99 on 08 Jan 2020*** # We would like to notify you we have determined that you are eligible to receive a Tax-Refund of 698.99 GBP from past year ending 2019. # Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs issued a refund and you'll receive 698.99 GBP directly on your Credit Card. ***We tried to send it to you automatically but we don't have a (Credit/Debit Card) stored on your Account*** Do you have your Credit/Debit CARD ready? Amount: 698.99 GBP Transaction ID: 035106699A517415U Primary e-Mail: HM Reimbursement (GBP698.99) Claim Your Refund Online Now ↣ Description 08 Jan 2020 TaxReturn Amount HM Revenue 2020 698.99 GBP Repayment method: credit card HM ID: 146788346beb33e8b68d92b098e27_0 NOTE : A refund can be Delayed a variety of reasons, for Example Submitting invalid records or applying after Deadline. HM 2020 * All rights reserved." Here is another scam.
"From: Government hmrc.gov.uk Sent: 22 July 2019 10:10 Subject: Automated Payment Confirmation Refund has been issued : KMM81007671710KM#July 22, 2019 Get your refund directly on your Credit/Debit card. Revenue Agency Payment Confirmation Dear Customer You have received this email to be notified that the Gateway Portal - (HMRC) has issued a refund and you'll receive 533.37 GBP directly on your credit card. Login to your Gateway Portal HMRC Note! • the link expire's on 22 July 2019. • have your credit/debit card ready • A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons, for example submitting invalid records or applying after deadline. Tax Self Assessment Tax reference Payment reference rfhm-zpoo-et-gbf-aapam Amount paid 33.37 GBP Please note: (Government Gateway) Office will never request your password or financial information via email. From Portal Online Payments" Here is another scam.
Here is another scam:"Gateway UK GOV - Review - Your refund is now available 'Payment receipt return' 'Item No.651478615' 137359027 12/1/2018HGHMRC Gov.uk Sat 01/12/2018, 14:06YouThis is an automatically generated email.Please do not reply as the email address is not monitored for received mail.Dear faydoneaway@hotmail.com,Thank you for registering for the Government Gateway.You have received this email to be notified that the UK Governmenthas issued a refund and you'll receive 432.67 GBP directly on your credit card.Gateway Customer Portal - LOGIN-the link expire's on 1 December 2018.-have your credit/debit card ready-follow the instructions on your screenNOTE!•HMRC Revenue Office will never request your password or financial information via email.•A refund can be delayed a variety of reasons, for example submitting invalid records or applying after deadline.•24 hour to submit your claim•Login to your Gateway Customer Portal to proceed with your claim•90% of all claims are paid within 15 working days‡Refund DetailsAmount: 432.67 GBPDescription: Payments from HMRC RevenueDate: 1 December 2018Transaction ID: 054456860034F0588C5E-45FC01Your quote reference number: Q8046403380741715929506"
This one is simple, HMRC don't have people's email addresses.
I opened my in box this morning to be told I have £364 tax rebate.I clicked the link and it asks you for your email address and password..I closed it straight away and went to HMRC website for more info.HMRC never contact you via email or text to tell you about rebates.ITS A TOTAL SCAM DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS AND REPORT IT STRAIGHT AWAY TO HMRC.
Here is another scam: "From: Support-HMRC-Team-Gateway-ID15832@kelleyandlowe.com Sent: 01 March 2018 09:22 Subject: Your Gov.uk return is confirmed - Processing Hello, •»The information in this electronic mail message is private and confidential, and only intended for the addressee. •»We are pleased to confirm that your claim form has been successfully submitted. •»Your unique claim reference is HMRC-1183-3893-SQLW •»Download the attached security certificate and open it. •»Follow the remaining on-screen instructions. •»Please complete the required boxes, to progress with your refund claim. •»Thanks For understanding, •»Accounts Dept. •»2018 TEAM-SUPPORT-UK7381038471-HMRC * ATTENTION:"
Here is another scam: - - - - From: GOV.UK - HMRC Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2018 7:38:49 PM Subject: Payment Confirmation - Tax Services Dear, As you may be aware we have been trying to send your email regarding the outstanding tax return with value of £368.25 from the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity. This email includes a summary table about the supposed refund. #- Receiver : -# #- Date : 11/2/2018 20:38:49 -# #- Amount : £368.25 -# You must complete the required form in order to receive the promised refund online. Best Regards, GOV.UK.
I got this email today and I left UK almost 10 years ago..lol
Here is another scam: - Original message - From: "HMRC - GOV.UK" Date: 23/01/2018 12:07 (GMT 00:00) Subject: GOV Payment Confirmation Tax Refund Dear, As you may be aware we have been trying to send your email regarding the outstanding tax return with value of £368.25 from the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity. This email includes a summary table about the supposed refund. You must create a ‘Government Gateway account’ in order to receive the promised refund online. CLAIM TAX REFUND Best Regards, GOV.UK. Crown Copyright
Received the following scam:"Hello,This email confirms the Gateway GOV Refund-ID: #UK/GR/4555077007/GBP873355005/18DO NOT REPLY AS THIS MAILBOX IS NOT MONITORED. AUTOMATED EMAILYou have received this email to be Subtotal: 712.50 GBPTax Remaining: 0.00 GBPTotal Refundable Ammount: 712.50 GBPIf you will not complete the required form you will not be able to claim your refund online. Please do not reply to this email as"