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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has released guidance on reporting scams after a customer received a threatening message. Citizens Advice estimates that roughly nine million people across the UK are caught out by scams annually, and with technology becoming more sophisticated, it's challenging to distinguish between genuine communications and fraudulent ones.
HM Revenue and Customs has released guidance on reporting scams after a customer received what they described as a "threatening" message. There are concerns that this particular type of fraud may be "re-emerging".
Citizens Advice estimates that roughly nine million people across the UK are caught out by scams annually. With technology becoming more sophisticated, it's increasingly challenging to tell the difference between genuine communications and fraudulent ones. In a post on social media platform X, a member of the public tagged HMRC, stating she'd been targeted by a scam call. She wrote: "The threatening AI recorded message claims to be from @HMRCgovuk "This scam is evidently re-emerging.
" In response, HMRC replied: "Hi Anne, thanks for flagging this. Please see this link for further info about scams and how they can be reported to our security team.
" On the Government website, HMRC has outlined ways to spot a scam. These include staying alert to "suspicious" phone calls. HMRC made clear that it will never: Therefore, if you receive a call supposedly from HMRC that includes either of these threats, it should be reported. Suspicious phone calls can be flagged via the Government website here.
"Use the Report a suspicious HMRC phone call online service to tell HMRC you've received a phone call you do not think is genuine," HMRC stated. "You'll need to give your email address or sign in to use the service. " Alternatively, you can report it to Action Fraud through its website here, or, if you're based in Scotland, contact 101.
Further warning signs that the call could be fraudulent include if the caller: You should also remain vigilant for possible scams via text message, WhatsApp, and email. For further details, visit the GOV. UK website.
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