Warnings & Scam Alerts
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Warning: AI VAT reclaim scam
A real story that could happen to anyone. Read for awareness, and what to do if it ever happens to you. We recently had something scary happen to one...
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Suspicious email: fake HMRC ‘restricted account’ notification
We have been made aware of a fraudulent email circulating that impersonates HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)/GOV.UK. If you or your business receives this message, do not click any links...
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Suspicious email: asking directors and persons of significant control to verify their identity
We have recently had clients contact us after receiving emails asking them to verify their identity as a company director or person of significant control. Here is what to look...
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How to check if a letter, call, or email from HMRC is genuine
Making sure your money and details are safe is so important. We know it can be scary knowing that the scams from fraudsters look more and more genuine each time....
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Self Assessment customers targeted
As we move into Self Assessment season, HMRC is reminding everyone to stay alert to scam emails, texts, and calls claiming to be from them.
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Fake email from HMRC asking you to confirm MTD gateway credentials
We have recently been sent an email from an account pretending to be HMRC, asking to confirm MTD gateway credentials that need to be actioned within 48 hours.
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Fake debt recovery letter on behalf of HMRC
We have been made aware that one of our clients has been sent a very convincing letter in the post. We want to make everyone aware of this and how...
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Status of Self-Assessment tax refunds
If you are due a tax refund for your self-assessment, you might receive a text from HMRC letting you know how it’s processing. The message will confirm your refund is...
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Confirming the identity of someone representing HMRC
Had a visit from someone who claims to be HMRC? Don’t worry, you can double-check that they are who they state they are. Here’s how…
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Warning: fake Government Gateway document review email
We've received an fake email requesting review of a document from 'Government Gateway' We would also advise you don’t forward the email as this risks the link being clicked by...
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Warning: e-sign document email scam
We've received an email asking for a signature from "us" at Whyfield, on a Tax Return Engagement Letter. This email is not from us.
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Warning: Fake HMRC scam
We’ve been sent a very convincing email from an account pretending to be HMRC, and we’ve been made aware that others have received the same email.