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HMRC SCAM

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We have recently been contacted by a local client regarding a scam.

The client received a call from “HMRC” when she was told there was a law suit against her and she should “press 1 for a case officer”.

The client, quite rightly, put the phone down immediately. She then rang HMRC directly and was told that they had not called her so it was a scam.

Please report any such calls to Ashford Borough Citizens Advice

 

 

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