[West Ender]

Please be aware, if you receive a form, supposedly from H M Revenue and Customs, saying you have a large tax refund due and asking for your bank details so it can be paid to you, it's a scam. H M R C doesn't work that way.

If you are a Self-Assessment taxpayer, or you claim Tax Credits, you may have put your bank or building society details on your Tax Return or in your Tax Credit claim form. That's fine, those details are absolutely secure and you will never be asked for them in any other way.

Do not return this so-called repayment claim form as it is just another way for criminals to get hold of your bank account. If you are lucky enough to be due a tax refund, and you haven't given the details in your Return, you will receive a cheque with an explanation of how the repayment became due.