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HMRC records a rise in the number of customers reporting 'suspicious contact' from fraudsters. With the Self Assessment tax deadline … Continue reading Warning as scam Self Assessment referrals exceed 200,000
Self Assessment filers are urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to be on the lookout for scam texts, emails … Continue reading Self Assessment Scam Warning
New to paying tax? Criminals posing as HMRC may contact you offering a tax refund or to tell you your … Continue reading Students – don’t be scammed
If someone has had a change in circumstances, then they might need to complete their first ever Self Assessment tax … Continue reading Change of circumstances – Do you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return?
A special support service for victims of fraud has also been expanded to cover all 43 police forces in England … Continue reading Consultation to ban scam calls launched
If someone contacts you saying they’re from @hmrcgovuk, wanting you to share personal or financial details or transfer money, be … Continue reading Take five to stop fraud
DBS is putting jobseekers on alert for the scams that could leave them victims of theft and fraud. Jobseekers are … Continue reading Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be on the lookout for phishing and online scams as the … Continue reading Students warned to lookout for phishing and online scams.
Taxpayers who have reclaimed tax payments using the repayment agent Tax Credits Ltd since December 2021 are being directly refunded by … Continue reading HMRC refunding Tax Credits Ltd clients
HMRC are always detecting new tax scams. Beware of fraudsters offering refunds or tax rebates in the run up to … Continue reading Self Assessment taxpayers could be fraudsters target
During this period following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, including her Lying-in-State and State Funeral, there may be … Continue reading The National Cyber Security Centre warns about potential scams during the period of national mourning.
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and phishing scams as the new academic … Continue reading Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning tax payers not to share sensitive personal information online to avoid their identities … Continue reading Fraudsters seek to hijack personal tax accounts
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that more than 10.2 million customers filed their 2020 to 2021 tax returns … Continue reading Over 10.2 million filed their Self Assessment by 31st January 2022
Reports of scam HMRC phone calls have fallen by 97% over the last 12 months, latest HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures … Continue reading Reported HMRC scam calls drop 97%
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month … Continue reading HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
The government is urging the public to protect themselves from online sales scams through five actionable steps. The public must … Continue reading Protect yourself from online sales scams
Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable … Continue reading Cyber laws to protect personal tech
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been working with JobsAware and Cifas, to understand the impact of scams, and … Continue reading Job scams
800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last 12 months HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is preparing to issue emails … Continue reading Self Assessment – Don’t be scammed!
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) continues a campaign to raise awareness of job scams and employment fraud among job … Continue reading DBS and seasonal job scams
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued new guidance to help agencies and employers reduce their risks of using umbrella … Continue reading Reduce risk of using umbrellas who operate tax avoidance schemes
Criminals are using HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) telephone numbers as a way to target the public by convincing … Continue reading Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers
The HM Courts and Tribunal service has warned that scammers posing as County Court bailiffs are sending emails trying to … Continue reading Bailiff email scam
HMRC is warning university students to be wary of potential scams, especially if they have a part-time job and are … Continue reading HMRC warns students of scams
Dear PAYadvice.UK , I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Action fraud are encouraging those who receive suspicious email to report them by forwarding. They state: “Received an email which … Continue reading Suspicious email – forward to action fraud
Dear PAYadvice.UK I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is concerned that some people who have used a tax refund company to … Continue reading Tax refund company complaints increase
Figures released by the City of London Police show criminals continue to use popular social media apps to advertise investment … Continue reading New figures reveal victims lost over £63m to investment fraud scams on social media
More than 63,500 filed their 2020 to 2021 tax return online on 6 April 2021 and almost 950,000 online Self … Continue reading 63,500 file Self Assessment on first day of tax year
Our aim is to raise awareness of scams and employment fraud among job seekers. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) … Continue reading Raising awareness of job scams
Dear Payadvice Ltd, I’m writing to you with the latest information about financial support schemes available to help your clients during … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need to take
Dear Payadvice Ltd, I’m writing to you with the latest information about financial support schemes available to help your clients as … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
Dear Payadvice Ltd, I’m writing to you with the latest information about financial support schemes available to help your clients. This … Continue reading COVID-19 support – latest information
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to provide you with more information on the financial support schemes available to help you and … Continue reading COVID-19 support for employers – latest information