As fraudsters continue to target Britain’s micro business community, official figures reveal that a record number of fake HMRC websites were shut down in the last 12 months. more»

As the most "spoofed" government brand, HMRC has been battling online scammers for ownership of domains appearing to be official HMRC websites. To date, 105 fake sites have been recovered. more»

HMRC is urging people to stay vigilant and aware of fraudsters who are using emails and text messages to con people out of their money. more»

The government has delivered warnings around a new wave of malicious Companies House scam emails targeting directors with fake complaints. more»

New measures introduced today by HMRC will make digital marketplaces more accountable to online VAT fraud committed by overseas sellers and help the tax office recoup up to £1.5bn in lost revenue. more»

The number of serious violent attacks recorded against retail staff doubled in 2017, new survey findings have revealed. more»

The government has announced new legislation designed to protect company directors from intimidation, personal harm and the growing threat of identity fraud. more»

Business Advice unpicks one of the growing threats to small companies, asking what is CEO fraud, before consulting two experts on the typical tactics employed by scammers and how owners can protect their firm. more»

Ahead of the self-assessment deadline on 31 January, HMRC has stepped up its attempts to block scam text messages and raise awareness of the signs of fraud. more»

Although independent retailers will be excited about the ecommerce opportunity going into 2018, Iain McDougall, UK Manager at Stripe, tells Business Advice why businesses should remain trepidatious about the dangers […] more»