Students targeted with fake tax refund emails
| Type of scam | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 January 2020 |
| Scam | HMRC Tax refund |
| Details of scam | Students are being contacted and told they are due a tax refund. They are asked to enter details on a website and the scammers use this information to gain access to various aspects of the victims life. |
| Audience targeted | University students |
| Website | https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/students-targeted-fake-tax-refund-162637096.html |