HM Revenue & Customs - automated tax refund

[projectgt]

Anyone else received an email today from [e-mail]

I have had a tax refund a couple of years ago, but it was sent via traditional snail mail. Has .gov got into the '90s with email or is this a scam?

The email requests that I 'Get Started' by entering a load of details...

Thoughts please

[marshalla]

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/security/examples.htm

[Steffan]

projectgt said:

Anyone else received an email today from [e-mail]

I have had a tax refund a couple of years ago, but it was sent via traditional snail mail. Has .gov got into the '90s with email or is this a scam?

The email requests that I 'Get Started' by entering a load of details...

Thoughts please

Scam I an afraid see: http://www.walterwright.co.uk/ard/enews_article.as...

[Steffan]

The IR do not notify refunds by Email. These scammers are getting altogether too clever. Unless you are absolutely certain of the source I would always avoid such unconfirmed emails.

[projectgt]

Thanks for this. Although the email domain does not feature, the fact they do not issue refunds via email covers it off

[sumo69]

100% scam.

I have had a couple re overpaid PAYE as well!!

David

[Rick_1138]

Got the same e-mail the other day.

Main thoughts in my head were (Im not that lucky) and (Rebates come in an envelope with a cheque, not a request to contact HMRC)
However the P11D request letter I got today was genuine, thankfully easy to sort , lady on phone was very helpful.

[ellroy]

As has been said scam, but if you do think you're owed some cash just register with HMRC online and check your account with them directly.