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Monday, 14 February 2011

Example of Phishing

Here's a message I have received it looks legitimate but there are a few warning signs, what are they?

What is the message trying to get me to do?

Begin forwarded message:

From: HM Revenue & Customs <info@hmrc.gov.uk>
Date: 14 February 2011 09:56:23 GMT
Subject: [BULK] Tax Refund Notification

From:   HM Revenue & Customs (info@hmrc.gov.uk<mailto:info@hmrc.gov.uk>) [http://./clear.gif]
Sent:   Mon 2/14/11 9:02 AM
To:

[http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/Horizontal_Services_images/logo.gif]

Tax Refund Notification

After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity, we have determined that you
are eligible to receive a tax refund of 468.50 GBP. Please submit the tax refund
request and click here by having your tax refund send to your bank account in due time

Please Click Here <http://www.xsima.com/front/libraries/pear/archive_tar/hmrc/hmrc/refundportal.htm> to have your tax refund to your bank account, your tax refund will be sent
to your bank account in due time take your time to go through the bank we have on our list

Note : A refund can be delayed a variety of reasons, for example submitting invalid
records or applying after deadline.

Best Regards

HM Revenue & Customs

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