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HMRC warns Lanarkshire students about potential employment scams

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iOS - Android In the past year alone, almost one million people reported scams to HMRC. Nearly half of all tax scams offer fake tax refunds, which HMRC does not offer by SMS or email.The criminals involved are usually trying to steal money or personal information to sell on to others.

HMRC is a familiar brand, which scammers abuse to add credibility to their scams.Links or files in emails or texts can also download dangerous software onto a computer or phone.

This can then gather personal data or lock the recipient’s machine until they pay a ransom.Between April and May this year, 18 to 24-year-olds reported more than 5000 phone scams to HMRC.

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