Potential Fraud Alert
We have become aware that some VAT Registered Entities have been victims of fraud whereby fraudsters would contact HMRC pretending to be authorised persons to change the bank details on the accounts.
HMRC would then process those changes and write to the VAT Registered Entities confirming this, but without specifying which details were changed, meaning the Registered Entities would not necessarily think anything was amiss.
If you are expecting a VAT repayment from HMRC, we recommend that you check your VAT account to make sure the bank details are correct. If you find your details have been changed without your authorisation, please contact HMRC straight away.
