March 2009

ACCOUNTANTS WARN OF EMAIL FRAUD

Auker Rhodes accountants are warning taxpayers that recently they have been made aware of the following scams that look as if they’ve been sent by HMRC.

A member of the firm said “We have received reports of emails being sent asking clients to 'update your account to the new EV SSL certification'. This is a scam email attempting to steal User IDs and passwords.
 
The email is being sent from ‘Onlineservices@HMRevenueCustoms.org’

Our advice to taxpayers who think they have received a fraudulent email is to not follow any links within the email, disclose any details or respond to it”.

Auker Rhodes have also advised that they are aware of a large number of emails being sent offering taxpayers a tax rebate. They advise that HMRC would not inform customers of a tax rebate via email or invite them to complete an online form to receive a rebate of tax. They also advise that recipients should not visit the website contained within the email or disclose any personal or payment information.

The author is a director in Auker Rhodes Chartered Accountants of Bradford, members of UK200Group with offices throughout the UK and Associates overseas.

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