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VAT Scam?

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Just had this e-mail:

"Dear Applicant:

Following an upgrade of our computer systems and review of our records we have investigated your payments and latest tax returns over the last seven years our calculations show that you have made over payments of GBP 178.25

Due to the high volume of refunds due you must complete the online application, the telephone help line is unable to assist with this application. In oder to process your refund you will need to complete the application form attached to this email.Your refund may take up to 6 weeks to process please make sure you complete the form correctly.

NOTE: If you've received an Income Tax ‘repayment’ it will either be following a claim you've made or because HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has received new information about your taxable income or entitlement to allowances. The refund may come through your tax code or as a payment and could relate to the current tax year or earlier years.

An Income Tax repayment is a refund of tax that you've overpaid. So, if you've paid too much tax for example through your job or pension this year or in previous years HMRC will send you a repayment. You'll get the repayment by bank transfer directly to your credit or debit card "


Pretty sure it's complete carp. I would advise anyone getting a similar mail NOT to click the attached link. Even just out of curiosity. :?
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heard similar on Radio Manchester yesterday - definately a scam - there is an inland revenue one too - Beware!!!
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You'll get the repayment by bank transfer directly to your credit or debit card

This part makes it a definite scam!

Just trying to get credit/debit cards details and fleece your account.
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This is one of several Phishing scams currently doing the rounds. There is a very similar one which utilises Paypal as its backbone, but all have the potential for you to fall into the scammers trap. DELETE do not open or visit any links.
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I have just found this one in my junk email.
Grant Notification (Please Read )


This is to notify you that you have been chosen By the Board of trustees of the above International (Charity & Human Developmental)
Organization, as one of the final recipients of a Cash Grant/Donation for your personal development of the sum of 5.000.000 (Five Million
British Pounds Sterling) as developmental aid from the UN Foundation The I.T.I.L Foundation, UK has been appointed to oversee this development
affair You are required to expeditiously Contact the Executive Secretary of TheI.T.I.L Foundation with the details below for documentation and
processing of the release of your cash aid, between the hours of 8.00am -7.00pm on Monday through Saturday Please endeavor to quote your
Qualification numbers (UNF/FBF-816-1119 G-900-94) in all discussions.


Executive Secretary: ITIL Foundation - Dr Mel Cla ssan
Email: [I have removed this e-mail address. prospero. :wink: ]
Phone: +44-702-405-1107

NOTE: Please Do not disregard email if found in JUNK folder of your email.


United Nations Foundation

Who do they think would respond to that :giggle: :giggle:
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