Received in my inbox allegedly from HMRC UK
The sending e-mail address is really telling as it's a normal MSN.com address.
So since when has HMRC started using hotmail for its comms
As the old adage holds, If It Sounds To Good To Be True, Then It Probably is.
Let's all be careful out there.
.hmmessage p { margin: 0px; padding: 0px; }body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma; } Dear Applicant:
Following an upgrade of our computer systems and review of our records we
have investigated your payments and latest tax over the last seven
years our calculations show you made over payments of 256.99 GBP.
Due to the high volume of refunds due you must complete the line application,
the telephone help line is unable to assist with this application.
In order to process your refund you will need to complete the application form.(Hot link to scam site)
Your refund may take up to 3 weeks to process please make sure you complete the form correctly.
As we are upgrading our records we require the completed form showing your full current details by 28 November 2010.
Please submit the application form to confirm the refund. (Hot link to scam site)
S. M. Roberts
Senior Manager
HM Revenue & Customs
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© Copyright 2010, HM Revenue & Customs UK All rights reserved.
TAX REFUND ID: A29R119
Following an upgrade of our computer systems and review of our records we
have investigated your payments and latest tax over the last seven
years our calculations show you made over payments of 256.99 GBP.
Due to the high volume of refunds due you must complete the line application,
the telephone help line is unable to assist with this application.
In order to process your refund you will need to complete the application form.(Hot link to scam site)
Your refund may take up to 3 weeks to process please make sure you complete the form correctly.
As we are upgrading our records we require the completed form showing your full current details by 28 November 2010.
Please submit the application form to confirm the refund. (Hot link to scam site)
S. M. Roberts
Senior Manager
HM Revenue & Customs
--------------------------------------------------------------
© Copyright 2010, HM Revenue & Customs UK All rights reserved.
TAX REFUND ID: A29R119
So since when has HMRC started using hotmail for its comms
As the old adage holds, If It Sounds To Good To Be True, Then It Probably is.
Let's all be careful out there.
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