Money Mail can today lay bare the devious tactics used by rebate firms to prey on unassuming taxpayers.
These unregulated companies operate with impunity — charging huge fees for tax refunds that customers could have claimed for free.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has finally pledged a clampdown and last month launched a consultation aimed at eliminating widespread, concerning practices. But it could be many months before any action is taken.
Unregulated companies operating with staggering impunity are charging huge