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Urgent Tax Refund Claim Scam — How to Spot It

The message contains several red flags indicative of a scam, including urgent tax refund claims and a suspicious link. It is likely a phishing attempt.

85/100

High Risk

Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports

Warning Signs Detected

5 indicators identified

Urgent Tax Refund Claim

The message states there is an 'outstanding Tax refund,' which creates a sense of urgency and compels the recipient to act quickly.

Suspicious URL

The provided link (https://gov-tax.refundpr.com/) does not lead to an official government site and appears suspicious.

Impersonation of HMRC

The message claims to be from HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs), which is a common tactic used in scams.

Claim for Refund

The message mentions a specific refund amount (£276.74), which is intended to lure the recipient into providing personal information.

Poor Grammar in Context

The phrase 'You have an outstanding Tax refund' uses capitalization inconsistently, which is unusual in official communications.

What To Do If You Received This

Do not click any links in the message.

Never share passwords, PINs, or verification codes.

Contact the organisation directly using their official website or phone number.

Report the scam to Action Fraud (UK) at actionfraud.police.uk.

Block and delete the message.

Report Details

Channel: SMS
Org Impersonated: None
Risk Score: 85/100
First Reported: 30 May 2026
Reports Received: 1
Warning Signs: 5

Original Message (Reference)

Anonymised copy of the original message — included for reference

[Analysed from image] The message contains several red flags indicative of a scam, including urgent tax refund claims and a suspicious link. It is likely a phishing attempt.