Tax Refund text message

[Bfc]

This afternoon I received a text from HMR advising me they owe me £265.30 GBP for the last two years http://www.govhmrevpay.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
This appears to me to be a CON. The Tax office is HMRC and my accountant who advertises on here would have been aware of any refund I would be due. The other thing I noted is site address doesn't look right.
I doubt I'm wrong, but somebody on here may tell me different. If not I just want to hopefully save someone from being scammed

[1968claret]

It’s a scam.

[john'sroseyspecs]

It is a con and the link is no doubt bad news. Ignore it

[tim_noone]

Possibly ok ....I got one a while back but ignored it...I thought scam. Anyway I got a letter two days ago regards a tax rebate. So it could be genuine.await a letter maybe.

[FactualFrank]

They'll send a letter through the post if it's official.

[Claretrew]

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmrc ... fund-scams" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[gtclaret]

It's definitely a scam

[Jakubclaret]

They'll send a letter through the post if it's official.

Without a shadow, sure as eggs, usually comes in the form of a cheque, when I last received one anyhow.

[bfcjg]

Oh b0ll0cks.

[Pimlico_Claret]

Possibly ok ....I got one a while back but ignored it...I thought scam. Anyway I got a letter two days ago regards a tax rebate. So it could be genuine.await a letter maybe.

Sorry but HMRC don't send text messages regarding refunds, and your post is implying this may be legitimate.
It never is, only ever done via old fashioned methods. Assume you have also been made a beneficiary of a recently departed Nigerian Prince. This is a very serious issue and you shouldn't post half arsed advice

[tim_noone]

214810 was my access hrmc code...... I didn't.60 886 was senders number. That may be of use. May just be a coincidence I've one on the way.

[tim_noone]

Sorry but HMRC don't send text messages regarding refunds, and your post is implying this may be legitimate.
It never is, only ever done via old fashioned methods. Assume you have also been made a beneficiary of a recently departed Nigerian Prince. This is a very serious issue and you shouldn't post half arsed advice

I haven't posted half arsed advice. I scrolled through my msgs. And have just confirmed I had a text. And ignored it. And suggested await a letter......is that ok ?

[FactualFrank]

HMRC never send notifications of a tax rebate or ask you to disclose personal or payment information by email or text message:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... ent-emails" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Pimlico_Claret]

I haven't posted half arsed advice. I scrolled through my msgs. And have just confirmed I had a text. And ignored it. And suggested await a letter......is that ok ?

You said possibly OK. It isn't. Only takes a click on the link to open up a whole can of worms. Sorry, but I will stick with my initial thoughts.

[taio]

I recently reported similar to HMRC and this was their response - as said it's clear they don't text or email about it:

Thank you for letting us know about the suspicious email/text you have received. We can confirm that this is a scam, and was not issued by HMRC.

Our specialist team will investigate and take the necessary action. Whilst we cannot inform you of the outcome of these investigations I can confirm that we do act on each submission we receive.

HMRC will never send notifications of a tax refund or ask you to disclose personal or payment information by email or text message.

If following receipt of a HMRC related e-mail / text scam you have disclosed:

* Personal information such as password/user ID;
* credit/debit card information or
* have reason to believe your computer has been exposed to a virus

Please forward a report to us at: security.custcon@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk <mailto:security.custcon@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk>

If you have disclosed credit/debit card information you should inform your bank/card issuer immediately.

Emails / texts such as the one you received are issued in huge numbers and sent indiscriminately. We recommend that you use up to date spam filters and continually update your computers anti-spyware and anti-virus software.

In common with all providers of online services, HMRC takes security very seriously but you need to be alert.

We continuously monitor systems and customer records to guard against fraudulent activity. The methods fraudsters use to get the information they want is constantly changing so we provide regular updates on the types of scams we are aware of. The main risk is identity or user ID and password theft. Please ensure that you keep your user ID and passwords secure and change your passwords regularly.

HMRC publicises details of current scams on our website https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... s-examples" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Please continue to forward all suspicious HMRC related e-mails / texts to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk <mailto:phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk> Alternatively, you can forward HMRC related scam text messages to 60559.

Regards

HMRC Online Security Team

[Pimlico_Claret]

HMRC never send notifications of a tax rebate or ask you to disclose personal or payment information by email or text message:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... ent-emails" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

tim noone, I rest my case and await your apology. Unfortunately you have made yourself look like a bit of a cockwomble on this topic.

[tim_noone]

You said possibly OK. It isn't. Only takes a click on the link to open up a whole can of worms. Sorry, but I will stick with my initial thoughts.

Your a very angry man. Let me treat you to a pint under the concourse at Fulham. I'll be wearing a green coat...

[Pimlico_Claret]

I haven't posted half arsed advice. I scrolled through my msgs. And have just confirmed I had a text. And ignored it. And suggested await a letter......is that ok ?

Probably best if you don't try to advise on something you clearly have absolutely no idea of

[Pimlico_Claret]

Your a very angry man. Let me treat you to a pint under the concourse at Fulham. I'll be wearing a green coat...

I'm not angry, I know a lot of decent people who have lost money with scams like this, often vulnerable people, it is not something to treat half heartedly

[CharlieinNewMexico]

tim noone, I rest my case and await your apology. Unfortunately you have made yourself look like a bit of a cockwomble on this topic.

Thought he gave decent advice personally. Wait for a letter to confirm.

[tim_noone]

Post 4 outlined my possible unease...await a letter maybe. Meanwhile post 11. I scrolled through msgs and found This HRMC msg details texted to me. So as it appears they're obviously dodgy. They are there for all to see. In particular the OP.the numbers may correspond with his..

[Lambo]

Absolutely a scam guys...taio has it right..HMRC will never text you about a refund and will never ask for your bank details in a text message....report it....for my sins I've worked for them for 36 years

[ElectroClaret]

Its totally legit.

Give them access to your bank account and all your private details.

You won't regret it.

[Longsidelenny]

I think cricketfield claret and Tim no one are connected ban um

[tim_noone]

I think cricketfield claret and Tim no one are connected ban um

Your barnoldswick post code came up there.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Probably best if you don't try to advise on something you clearly have absolutely no idea of

Like his horse racing tips!

[tim_noone]

Like his horse racing tips!

I thought coming third in the royal ascot race thread was not that bad tbf.thanks anyway

[FactualFrank]

I thought coming third in the royal ascot race thread was not that bad tbf.thanks anyway

No, I'd have come last.

[worf]

Absolutely a scam guys...taio has it right..HMRC will never text you about a refund and will never ask for your bank details in a text message....report it....for my sins I've worked for them for 36 years

Is that you Andy?
If not please ignore
If so its the fat earbyer here.

[KRBFC]

Are you not best off removing the link before some idiot clicks on it and gets hacked?

[Pearcey]

Are you not best off removing the link before some idiot clicks on it and gets hacked?

Maybe he’s the hacker?

[Funkydrummer]

Maybe he’s the hacker?

No, this is the hacker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiKFYTFJ_kw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[alwaysaclaret]

I rec'd a call to my landlines yesterday saying they had been trying to contact me and that I owed them some money, the option was to press 1 on my keypad to continue, on no account do this because as said earlier opens up a whole can of worms, simply put the phone down its a scam !