Phishing and Fraud attempts:

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Dear National Fraud Authority,

Please find below query re: Phishing and Fraud attempts:

1. How many HMRC related phishing scam reports did you receive from the public in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
2. What format did the phishing attacks take: a) Asking for them to input personal data to reimburse tax refunds or b )Demanding payment for overdue tax returns. c) Another format (please specify)
3. Which of these attacks did the victim actually pay up and what was the sum of money they paid?
4. What format did the demand take a) phishing email b) Text message c) Phone call d) combination of two or more of these methods

Yours faithfully,

KSmith

FOI Responses, National Fraud Authority

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