Email users across the North East should be wary about a scam in which fraudsters attempt to take advantage of people during the cost of living crisis.
Users of popular email services such as Gmail, Outlook and Hotmail have been warned about a fake message, which informs victims that they are owed money by HMRC. It claims that this is due to an overpayment during the last financial year.
The Express reports how recipients are then asked to click on a link to claim the refund - but this link should not be clicked. If it is, it will take the user to a fraudulent website that will look to steal personal and financial information.
