New VAT scam alert

Watch out for a new email scam purporting to be from HMRC.

HMRC warns that it has identified a new VAT email scam, which may encourage you to scan a QR code.

HMRC will never ask you to submit personal information using a QR code – if you receive this email, do not engage with it. Instead, report it to HMRC here.

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