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Fake HMRC tax refund phishing email. HMRC never notifies of refunds via email links.
Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports
4 indicators identified
Brand Impersonation
Impersonates HMRC to exploit trust in the tax authority.
Urgency & Deadline
'Expires in 48 hours' creates artificial pressure.
Unexpected Refund
Unsolicited refund offers are a classic phishing lure.
Suspicious Link
Link is not from the official gov.uk domain.
Do not click on any links or download attachments in the email. They may lead to phishing sites or contain malware.
Verify the sender's email address by checking for irregularities, such as spelling mistakes or odd domain names that don't match official HMRC communication.
Contact HMRC directly using their official website or phone number to confirm whether the email is legitimate before taking any action.
Look for signs of urgency or threats in the email, as scammers often use these tactics to pressure you into acting quickly without thinking.
Report the phishing email to HMRC and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to help protect others from falling victim to the scam.
Anonymised copy of the original message — included for reference
First reported 3 months ago
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