New Year: same old tax scam

Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

As the deadline approaches for paying your self-assessment tax bill, the experts warn that the scammers are stepping up their efforts to cash in. A new wave of emails has been sent out to coincide with the deadline, claiming that you are due a refund, and can get your hands on hundreds of pounds by passing on a few details.

So how does the scam work, and how can you spot a bogus email?

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