just received a scam text on my mobile

1socrates1

I received a suspicious text on my mobile from GOV. The message stated: "We have been trying to contact you regarding a tax refund. Apply now. http://tax-bax.gov.ref32.org/refund.html

I went to the page out of interest and it looks official, using the HMRC formatting within the page.

maninthestreet

So what is the scam?

1socrates1

The scam is it is not from HMRC and those people are phishing for my info, go to the link I provided and read

Pollycat

https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing

This ^^^ link is not a scam.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will never use texts or emails to:

• tell you about a tax rebate or penalty
• ask for personal or payment information

Forward any suspicious emails or details of text messages to [EMAIL="phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk"]phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk[/EMAIL] or check HMRC’s guidance on recognising scams if you’re not sure.

'tax-bax'?
Really? :rotfl:

agrinnall

And

" tax refund of £265.84 GBP"

Anyone taken in by such a text probably shouldn't be allowed to have access to money anyway.