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HMRC has revealed that it has saved the public over £2.4m by tackling fraudsters that trick the public into using premium rate phone numbers for services that HMRC provide for free. Scammers create websites that look similar to HMRC’s offi cial site and then direct the public to call numbers with extortionate costs in comparison to the low cost and no cost service HMRC provides. These sites promote non-HMRC premium rate phone numbers as a means of reaching HMRC but these are merely call forwarding services which connect callers to HMRC at a signifi cant price. HMRC’s own 0300 numbers are mostly free or charged at the national landline


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HMRC saves public £2.4M by stopping fraudsters


rate. In other cases, sites charge for forwarding information to HMRC which can be provided free of charge through hmrc.gov.uk HMRC has successfully challenged the ownership of these websites, masquerading as offi cial websites, and taken them out of the hands of cheats. Analysis has


shown that had


HMRC not taken this action then the public would have lost £2.4m to these phone scams. Treasury Minister, Mel Stride MP the Financial Secretary to the Treasury said: “We know that HMRC is the


government brand as criminals


most spoofed try to take


advantage of the fact that everyone has some involvement with the tax authority.


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In this particular case, scammers try to dupe the public into paying large sums for services that are available for free or low cost. “This is a brazen con, charging premium rates whilst simply redirecting calls to the real HMRC numbers that are available at low or no cost. It is a testament to the hard work of HMRC that they have prevented criminals extracting £2.4m from the public. “The public should go direct to gov.uk to obtain genuine HMRC contact numbers. These will not be premium rate numbers. People should


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be alert for sponsored adverts, websites charging for government services which would be expected to be free and those with disclaimers denying association with HMRC or government.” Consumer Minister Andrew Griffi ths MP said: “Anyone can fall victim to scams and the cost can be devastating, so it’s great to see HMRC cracking down on these bogus websites and protecting the public’s purse. “This Scams Awareness Month I’m encouraging anyone who has fallen foul of false phone numbers to speak up, so we can stamp scams out.”


WE’RE HIRING!


CNC Miller Salary: £25,000 per year (Enhanced rates of overtime available)


Hours: 38hrs a week Other company benefi ts included


Our workshop is based in Port Talbot, South Wales and has been the home of Bartlett Engineering since 1992. The company currently empoys 30 staff. Our extensive knowledge has often resulted in involvement with other manufacturers in new product development.


Our approach embraces all aspects of continuous improvement, driven by customer requirements. We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller with experience in programming and setting CNC machinery. The ability to interpret engineering drawings is essential.


To receive a full job description, person


specifi cation and application form, please contact: Mail@bartlettengineering.com


BARTLETT ENGINEERING QUALITY OF THE FUTURE COMBINED WITH


CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE PAST


REGISTERED NURSES, STUDENT NURSES & HCA STAFF


We require


General nursing, mental health, learning disabilities, children’s & adolescent services and specialisms (RN, RNMH, RNLD, CAMHs) & HCA support Staff


Established in 2000, Andover has a long and trusted partnership with NHS hospital trusts and independent units, providing staff in the following areas:


Cardiff, Gwent, Rhondda Cynon Taf Neath, Swansea,


Llanelli, Carmarthenshire CSSIW REGISTERED


We can offer you:


+ Excellent rates of pay + 24 Hour support by trained staff


+ Occupational health clinic + Hours/Shifts to suit you + Free Uniform + Holiday Pay + Pension + Training & Development + Revalidation Workshops


+ Reward & Recognition incentives


Go to our website to download an application pack or call us to talk about work opportunities


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