What HMRC scam texts can look like as experts warn of important signs to spot
dailyrecord.co.ukFraudsters use scam texts and calls to target millions of people across Scotland and the rest of the UK every year, with some criminals impersonating HMRC in a bid to steal personal details and money from victims.
Scammers pretending to be from HMRC often ask people to fill out a Self Assessment tax return before the deadline in January, with texts often including a dangerous link that shares details with fraudsters if visited.
In a bid to help anyone facing a potential HMRC text scams, experts at take payments have detailed the signs you should look out for and how to avoid falling victim to the fraudulent attempts.
Unexpected text messages regarding any form of financial payment or actual should be considered suspicious. This is particularly important if the language used in the message encourages urgency.It is key to remember that HMRC will never ask for your bank details or any personal information over text message.
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