Winter Fuel Payments paid in winter 2025 will be recovered from pensioners with income above £35,000 Check if your payment … Continue reading Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners
Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners
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Global taskforce to hunt down overseas scammers
UK drives international action to go after scammers at the Global Fraud Summit, hosted by the United Nations in Vienna … Continue reading Global taskforce to hunt down overseas scammers
Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce employment … Continue reading Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
Scams warning as Self Assessment filers targeted
HMRC encourages SA filers to recognise a scam and protect themselves from fraud HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling … Continue reading Scams warning as Self Assessment filers targeted
Winter Fuel Payment scams
HMRC warns of Winter Fuel Payment scams •More than 15,000 reports of Winter Fuel Payment scam activity in June •HMRC … Continue reading Winter Fuel Payment scams
Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
The Department for Work and Pension are warning pensioners that there are scam texts in circulation. If you get a … Continue reading Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
Scams warning as Self Assessment deadline nears
HMRC is reminding Self Assessment filers to be alert to potential scams and fraudsters ahead of the filing deadline on … Continue reading Scams warning as Self Assessment deadline nears
Student Smishing Scams
Student advice at start of 24/25 academic year At the start of the 2024/2025 academic year, the Students Loans Company … Continue reading Student Smishing Scams
Warning as scam Self Assessment referrals exceed 200,000
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 Scam Warning
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
Students – don’t be scammed
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
Change of circumstances – Do you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return?
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?
Consultation to ban scam calls launched
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
Take five to stop fraud
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
Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams
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
Students warned to lookout for phishing and online 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.
HMRC refunding Tax Credits Ltd clients
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
Self Assessment taxpayers could be fraudsters target
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
The National Cyber Security Centre warns about potential scams during the period of national mourning.
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.
Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
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
Fraudsters seek to hijack personal tax accounts
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
Over 10.2 million filed their Self Assessment by 31st January 2022
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
Reported HMRC scam calls drop 97%
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%
HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
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
Protect yourself from online sales scams
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
Cyber laws to protect personal tech
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
Job scams
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been working with JobsAware and Cifas, to understand the impact of scams, and … Continue reading Job scams
Self Assessment – Don’t be scammed!
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!
DBS and seasonal job scams
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
Reduce risk of using umbrellas who operate tax avoidance schemes
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
Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers
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
Bailiff email scam
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 warns students of scams
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
Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
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
Suspicious email – forward to action fraud
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
Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
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
Tax refund company complaints increase
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
New figures reveal victims lost over £63m to investment fraud scams on social media
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
63,500 file Self Assessment on first day of tax year
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
Raising awareness of job scams
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
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 during … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need to take
COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need
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 April 2021 Employer Bulletin
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
COVID-19 support – latest information
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
COVID-19 support for employers – 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