The government is suddenly acting like that friend who 'forgot' they owed you twenty quid until you threatened to stop buying their rounds.
That random letter from HMRC is actually a £70 payout, not a scam
HMRC has begun sending out letters informing low earners that they are owed pension-related refunds of around £70. While the official-looking correspondence is being treated with natural suspicion by recipients conditioned to expect scams, it is a legitimate administrative correction regarding previous tax and pension contributions.
Source: That random letter from HMRC is actually a £70 payout, not a scam — BBC
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