MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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had an email from service@hmrc.gov.uk saying i am entitled to £x amount after calcul;ation of my fiscal activity.....it then gives me a link to a sit which does look real HM revenues where i have to give my card details and mothers maiden name (thats what makes me think its BS)
anyone had one of those?
what do u reckon?
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
Location: Manchester
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Yeah, I've got the same one in my trash can.
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_Allan_
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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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I got a cheque for £86, fill it in lad...
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Northampton Drives: Audi wagon
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A couple of our clients have received emails from HMRC and they don't look legit but in some cases they are. But more times that not they are a scam.
Best thing to do is to ring your local office and ask them if it is legit. From the info you have given I would say it is a scam in this cases.
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Reecemac
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Registered: 7th Jun 06
Location: Essex
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When you've clicked the link, check what it says in the address bar as that is usually a give away.
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Kathryn W
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Registered: 12th Oct 03
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
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As Mr TomTom said - ring them first thing on Monday morning and then you will know for sure
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/security/examples.htm
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Thank you kindly everyone
always rely on CS
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Cosmo
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Registered: 29th Mar 01
Location: Im the real one!
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How would HMRC of got your email address?
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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I dunno, its my works email address not personal
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oldbealmk2
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Registered: 9th May 08
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Scam got the same
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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quote: Originally posted by Cosmo
How would HMRC of got your email address?
From the Nigerian Lottery commission ofcourse! DERRR!
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
Location: London
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I got the same the other day, it's a scam...
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