How scammers take advantage of stressed-out taxpayers
(The Guardian Money News)

Panic creates a perfect hunting ground for fraudsters when the self-assessment tax deadline loomsAs the self-assessment tax return deadline looms this week, the pressure is on for millions of self-employed workers and business owners. Getting the paperwork in on time is an annual headache - and that pressure may make them more susceptible to scams.In the last year, HMRC has received 900,000 reports of suspicious phone calls, texts and emails - most promising tax rebates. And they are becoming more sophisticated and increasingly convincing. Continue reading...