Revenue Email

If you receive an unexpected email similar to the one below (it may vary), do not respond to it. It is a bogus email trying to get your personal details. This is just the latest of several bogus email scams.

"We've been notified by HM Revenue & Customs Refund Department that your tax payment refund has accrued up to £281.87 GBP, you are advised to respond Swiftly to this mail so as to facilitate the processed within 72hours of receiving the information that's required.

On going through files dated 07/20/2009, The following Banks are processed within 72hrs of receiving your information. Namely : Abbey National Plc, Egg Bank Saving or Card Account and Hsbc Bank Plc other banks are required to allow up to 4-5 working days.
You are require to Submit the tax refund request using the tax refund reference below

Please Note : If the Account provide is incorrect or inactive your refund would be forfeited.
Yours Sincerely
HM Revenue & Customs"

If you are expecting an email but are unsure of an e-mail's validity, contact HM Customs direct by telephone for clarification, but please note that you will never be asked by the Inland Revenue, banks or any reputable business to send or update your personal details by email.