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Fake HMRC Income Tax Return Email

The fake "HMRC Income Tax Return" email below is another scam being sent by scammers to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions in it. The fake email has a link that recipients are asked to click, which goes to phishing website that steals personal information and account credentials.

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The HMRC Income Tax Return

From: HMRC

Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2020 11:15 PM

Subject:Message 14891-8425582397 - Tax Return

The Fake HMRC Income Tax Return Email

Dear huffcz

We are pleased to inform you that after the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax return of £3728.00 GBP

Description

Tax Return #8GB82761KZ

Date: 28/02/2020 (08:00AM)

Refundable Amount : £3728.00 GBP

United Kingdom

Note:

In order to receive your refund, you need to create a Government Gateway account and provide us the information nedded to receive your payment .

Currency £ GBP

Tax Return #8125721GB82761845 3728.00

Delivery: Electronically by Card

If you don't create a government gateway account, you will not receive your refund.This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.

Sub Total £3728.00

Delivery 0.00

Total £3728.00

Payment method: Online

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