HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning everyone claiming Tax Credits to be aware of scams and fraudsters who imitate the Department in an attempt to steal their personal information or money - especially at this time of year when renewals are due.
Some 2.1 million people claiming Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits are expected to renew their annual claims by July 31, 2022 and could be more susceptible to the tactics used by criminals who mimic UK Government messages to make them appear authentic, HMRC said.
In the 12 months, to April 2022, HMRC responded to nearly 277,000 referrals of suspicious contact received from the public.
