Website of the UK government

HM Revenue and Customs - tax rebates (October 2009)

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is aware of numerous emails that are in circulation that claim to offer a tax refund. These are fake and you should not click on the links contained in them or disclose your personal details. For more information on scams relating to HMRC and how to recognise a fake email, use the links below.

• Existing fraud attempts and information on how to report them - HMRC website Opens new window

• Online security information from HMRC Opens new window

Student Finance England - Directgov (September 2009)

This scam email claiming to be from Directgov's Student Finance team asks you to verify your student finance account details in order to receive your next payment. You will be requested to click on a link within the email to complete a form.

Directgov and UK government departments do not send unsolicited emails. If you receive this email, do not click on the link, and delete it from your inbox.

• Report a suspicious email to Student Finance England Opens new window

• Be secure online

Contact the helpdesk

If you have received a suspicious email claiming to be from Directgov or are unsure about any email or web item related to Directgov, please report it to the helpdesk using our email address below:

helpdesk@directgov.gsi.gov.uk

Useful links

• Get Safe Online - advice on how to protect yourself from internet threats Opens new window

• Identity theft - advice from the Home Office Opens new window

• Bank Safe Online Opens new window