HMRC warns students of scams

University students taking part-time jobs are at increased risk of falling victim to scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning. Higher numbers of students going to university this year means more young people may choose to take on part-time work. Being new to interacting with HMRC and unfamiliar with genuine contact from the department

By |2021-10-02T14:57:02+00:00October 2nd, 2021|Categories: Gov.uk Advice, Latest News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Fake Bailiff Letters

Scammers posing as County Court bailiffs are sending emails trying to force companies and householders to make immediate payments. The scammers claim that the person owes money, often using the name ‘John Hutchinson’ as well as others. They follow up the email with a telephone call appearing to come from an official phone line. They

By |2021-10-02T14:48:30+00:00October 2nd, 2021|Categories: Gov.uk Advice, Latest News|0 Comments

Arrest Warrant Scam

Typically a recorded voice message plays purporting to be from the ‘UK Police’ telling you that they have received a complaint from HMRC’s tax department and that there is a warrant out for your arrest. They then give out a phone number to contact for more details. Criminals are using HMCTS (Her Majestys Court and

By |2021-10-02T14:42:33+00:00October 2nd, 2021|Categories: Gov.uk Advice, Latest News|0 Comments
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