Warning on tax credit scam emails
The UK tax authority has warned people who receive tax credits not to be taken in by fake emails which ask for their details.
This is the time of year when those who receive credits are asked to renew their claims, but HMRC, which runs the scheme, has received reports of 22,000 emails being sent asking for payment and personal details.
HMRC has made clear it never asks for card details or other payment information by email.