'Tax division' scam still targeting residents

A scam which threatens legal action against potential victims continue to target residents, according to authorities.

The constabulary says it's still receiving reports of residents getting automated phone calls from fraudsters claiming to be from UK HMRC Tax Division saying the potential target is under investigation.

Officers go on to say the con artists try to get people to then press the number '1', but locals are being warned if they do this the criminals will try and steal money by getting your bank details.

Police have previously stated the Island's Tax Department would never contact you in this way, and are reiterating the message that if you receive a call like this to simply hang up and then contact the organisation using known details from a genuine source.