As millions of people in Britain prepare to send in their tax returns online before the January 31 deadline, a new phishing scan which claims to offer an income tax rebate has been identified.
The email looks genuine but beware, it's completely fake:
The email invites you to click on to a website which aims to collect personal and credit card information. After submitting the requested data, you are then redirected to the real HM Revenue and Customs site.
The scam, which was discovered by a leading internet security firm, has traced the fake site to Denmark. The advice provided is to keep your anti-virus software up to date since this will be the best way to keep the fraudsters at bay.
A HM Revenue & Customs spokesman said: "The email is a sophisticated attempt at internet fraud. We are liaising closely with those agencies working to close down and prosecute those behind these scams. If you are in any doubt about a communication claiming to be from HMRC please contact us."