Example of the tax rebate scam

A picture of an email sent from HM Revenue & Customs showing

From: HM Revenue & Customs [admin@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk]

Sent: 14 August 2007 07:29

To:

Subject: HMRC Notification - Tax REFUND

HMRC

Notification:
After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of

£210

Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to process it.

To access the form for your tax refund,
click here

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.