2 w. ago HMRC boss ‘regrets’ frustrations over £49m phishing scam disclosure

The revenue body has faced criticism and questions over why MPs were not told earlier about a breach affecting around 100,000 taxpayers.

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3 w. ago HMRC phishing scam rises to £49m as MPs criticise ‘unacceptable’ delay

Approximately 100,000 taxpayers were affected by an ‘organised crime’ incident which started last year

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3 w. ago HMRC failure to notify MPs sooner about £49m phishing scam ‘unacceptable’

In a letter to HMRC, Treasury Committee chairwoman Dame Meg Hillier said that to discover the information during a session ‘is unacceptable’.

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3 w. ago HMRC failure to notify MPs sooner about £47m phishing scam ‘unacceptable’

In a letter to HMRC, Treasury Committee chairwoman Dame Meg Hillier said that to discover the information during a session ‘is unacceptable’.

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3 w. ago HMRC locks 100,000 accounts after scammers steal £47m in huge phishing attack

The incident occurred last December, and HMRC is being criticised for only just notifying the public.

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3 w. ago HMRC workers admit £47m loss after phishing scam breaches 100,000 taxpayer accounts

Two senior civil servants at HM Revenue and Customs told the Treasury Committee that 100,000 people have been contacted after the breach

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