Tagged with "HMRC"

HMRC bans nearly 300 Covid-19 phishing scam sites since March

Hackers exploiting Coronavirus pandemic with fake websites, emails, and text messages designed to tick individuals into handing over personal financial data, according to data obtained by under FOI legislation
by Patrick Sullivan, Political Editor - 6 May 2020
HMRC fraudsters hit taxpayers with 1.5 MILLION phishing scams

Fraudsters have targeted UK taxpayers with a total of 1,524,449 fake emails, calls and text messages purporting to be from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over the last two years, according to official figures. Chris Ross, SVP at Barracuda Networks warns of the cyber risk posed to individuals and businesses.
by Patrick Sullivan, Political Editor - 2 March 2020
HMRC disciplines 100 staff for IT misuse

Cyber security fears as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) disciplines nearly 100 staff for misuse of email systems, social media accounts and telecommunications devices
by Patrick Sullivan, Political Editor - 1 October 2019
Taxpayer subsidies to trade unions are higher than ever before

The proportion of 'pilgrims' (public sector staff working for trade unions) may be rising says the TPA
by Natalie Glanvill - 30 October 2012
Sir Humphrey still calling the shots?

Her Majesty's Government appears to be at odds with the Coalition Agreement and pre-election Conservative policy. Perhaps Sir Humphrey can explain why
by Emma Carr - 27 July 2012

HMRC bans nearly 300 Covid-19 phishing scam sites since March

HMRC fraudsters hit taxpayers with 1.5 MILLION phishing scams