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brokencross
08-Jan-09, 10:12
I know most Orgers are e-mail scam savvy but I think it is worth just highlighting this latest one because it says:- "This is the most sophisticated and prolific phishing scam that we have encountered," said Lesley Strathie, HMRC chief executive.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7816450.stm

anneoctober
08-Jan-09, 13:14
Thanks for that BC, - I would be wary if ANYONE told me I was due money !![lol] Seriously though, with the credit crunch nipping, someone may fall for the scam out of desperation.:(

purplelady
08-Jan-09, 13:25
Have heard about this one have to say never knew it was a scam mind someone on amother site i go was trying to get peeps into it i will make sure it is reported to the mods on that site thanks for that x