HMRC scam warning

[Simpo Two]

Just got this (don't click the link):

mail said:

"HMRC Tax Refunds Online" <[e-mail]>

3D"HM

After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have
determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of J453.92
Please visit the link to continue:

[Dodgy link]

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons.
We apologize for any troubles caused to you, and is very thankful for
your help.

Deliberate wrong inputs are criminally pursued and indicated.


Sincerely,
Townsend Mlawer
Tax Refund Department

Copyright © 2009 HMRC Tax Refunds All rights reserved.

It was sent to an e-mail address I don't use, so I have no doubt it's bks. However I just wonderd if anyone else got one.

Dodgy link removed

Edited by Plotloss on Thursday 30th April 14:55

[Mx_Stu]

Yep its the latest one doing the rounds:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/security/fraud-attempts.htm

[anonymous-user]

Had one the other week. Looked good apart from the email address.

[Rich-UK]

Phew. I thought you meant the government had come up with a way to to steal more of our money!

[ShadownINja]

Yep. You can tell it's dodgy. The copyright is 99% correct compared to the copyright on HMRC's website which is 10% correct.

[Dogwatch]

scammer said:

We apologize for any troubles caused to you, and is very thankful for
your help.

Deliberate wrong inputs are criminally pursued and indicated.

Surely even HMRC can do better than that?

[Jasandjules]

Dogwatch said:

scammer said:

We apologize for any troubles caused to you, and is very thankful for
your help.

Deliberate wrong inputs are criminally pursued and indicated.

Surely even HMRC can do better than that?

Not really, that's why it looked genuine to me.