Kent Businesses Targeted By HMRC Phishing Scam
Published: 15 January 2021
We have been notified of reports of Kent Businesses targeted by an email phishing scam. They claim to be about the third grant for the Self-Employment Support Scheme from HMRC.
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What happens:
- You get an email claiming
that the third grant of the Self-Employment Support Scheme is now open.
- The email will invite you to
apply via a link to the website before the deadline.
- The sender email address will
be incorrect.
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What to
do:
- If you're in doubt, do not click on any links.
- Always check the sender of the email and check the website is genuine before disclosing information.
- Report any suspicious emails from HMRC to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk
Please warn other businesses in Kent.