As the tax credits deadline approaches, scammers are attempting to deceive people by pretending to be HMRC. They may claim that your information is outdated, a payment has failed, or you'll face arrest if you do not settle a tax debt. These scammers may contact you via unsolicited phone calls and emails that contain phishing links.
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Dodge HMRC scammers
Source: Which? (6 Jun 2023)