HMRC has issued a warning to taxpayers to be extra vigilant as it has become aware of a phishing campaign telling customers they can claim a tax refund to help protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak.

As many people are feeling anxious about the Covid-19 outbreak and what it could mean for their jobs, health and businesses, taxpayers may be more vulnerable to these sort of scams.

If customers receive a suspected phishing email or text message HMRC has urged them not to open any attachments or click on any links as they may contain malicious software or direct you to a bogus website.

The email has been...