Lloyds Bank has released a new warning as the Self Assessment deadline looms ever closer, and it attempts to protect customers. Millions of people will be looking to file their tax return before the all-important deadline of January 31. But cutting it so close means individuals’ guards may be down, and they could be at greater risk than they might be usually.
The tricks from fraudsters can often vary, and will often be sent en masse to try to capture as many people as possible.
Commonly, Britons have reported receiving an email or text message telling them a rebate is due.
In some instances, people will be threatened with court action if they do not provide their details.
These are all illegitimate threats, but can often sound very official and convincing.
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“If you get a message like this, don’t reply or click a link. Just delete it.”
HMRC reported nearly 800,000 tax-related scams in the last year from unscrupulous fraudsters.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services, said:…
