- HMRC has issued a warning about a new VAT phishing email scam
- The scam involves the misuse of a paper bank details form (VAT484) to gain access to a business’s VAT repayments
- HMRC is taking action to address identified cases and minimize further instances
- Warnings about the phishing email scam have been posted on HMRC’s social and digital media channels
- Anyone who receives a phishing attempt should report it to HMRC
Source: charteredaccountants.ie
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