Phishing fraudsters have been targeting people whose confidential details may have been contained on computer discs lost last year by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), according to Internet security firm McAfee.
McAfee says phishing e-mails have been sent to UK citizens offering an opportunity to claim a tax refund of £215 from the UK government.
But the e-mails contain a link to a "suspect" Web site based in Germany. The bogus site has now been shut down.
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Thursday 13 March 2008
HMRC data loss victims targeted
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