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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HMRC informed me November 2022 that they had sent my Refund to Tax Tree have tried numerous times to ring them phone answers then cuts off !! Have now contacted Durham TRADING STANDARDS as I am now co... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was going through my messages and saw this message about PPI refunds , this was a couple of years ago, anyway I had only filled in a line or two snd I thought I can do this snd save money , so I dt... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They sent a letter last May saying that a cheque was going to issued with 14 days Still waiting !!! HMRC are not interested even though its blatant fraud. Like so many people my husband has been victi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute scam company. Have been waiting months for my tax refund, had correspondence with Lesley who assured me the money would be sent to me, more recently was told my cheque had been posted 2nd cla... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

More fraudulent dealings from this company

Like many others here, they took all of my latest Tax Refund from the HMRC.

I was due a cheque for a tax refund which never arrived, when I chased this with HMRC they had already paid this out directly to TaxTree, even though they said it was sent a cheque to myself.

That is soo bad on the HMRC and the whole Government in general, that they just throw away the publics money at any scammer that rocks up to them.
The attitude from the HMRC was oh well you gave your signature for this and they didn't want to know.

Tried to contact TT as experienced by the others here, to no avail, the automated phones lines go onto a loop adn the only choice that rang, only rang for about 10 seconds then hung up, an email only gets an automated reply. I have never dealt with this company, I have no corresponce with this company, god knows where they have got my Signature from and I have asked the HMRC to send copies of the documents they have from TT for further investigation.

I will be seeking advice on how to deal with these Fraudsters.

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Well well, suprise suprise, I tried to get the official documentation from these clowns and they ignored my request, I still dont know how they got my details

I tried contacting Action Fraud who deemed there was nothing that can been done, again we see a government run organization protecting criminals that just take the publics money.

I truly despise this Tax Tree and the government organisations that clearly protect these fraudsters over trying to protect the public.

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18 August 2023
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Reply from TTWEB

HI please contact help@taxtree.co.uk our response times are currently 3-5 days. We have not received a response from you on the email provided to Trustpilot g*******a@hotmail.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I keep getting emails from T/Tree

I keep getting emails from T/Tree, saying I
have a considerable Tax Refund due to me, but after seeing these dreadful scamming reviews, I will leave my money. where it is.
I have quite a lot of refunds, which I have never claimed, But I am sure no scammer is getting my hard earned money. Shame if HMRC are out sourcing their refunds, that's helping these scammers.

18 August 2023
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Hi please contact help@taxtree.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I received a letter from HMRC and was…

I received a letter from HMRC and was told that i am entitled to tax rebates and i waited for weeks and called them today they informed me thst This fraudulent company have my money which i dod not sign up for i have reported this vompany Tax Tree to action fraud i want my money that i have worked hard for i did not dign up it was a identity fraud i want my money back of these thieves they havr my money dince 13 th july23

19 August 2023
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Hi Please contact help@taxtree.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

National Fraud Intelligence Unit now investigation TT

Got notification from HMRC that I was due over £200 refund for tax paid on a PPI Refund. Tried numerous times to make contact with taxtree through their website. Have now started an investigation with the National Fraud Intelligence Unit who are now actively looking into the matter. They confirm they have been unindated with complaints.
TT will undoubtedly deny ever receiving my many e mails and contacts through their system.
I will keep everyone updated.

9 August 2023
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Hi Michelle, I can see on our system you have already been sent your payment.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What an awful company

What an awful company. As my PPI tax refund was under £50 they have kept all of the money. Absolute scam. HMRC have said report to Action Fraud who have said they can’t help get my money back. The phone number for the company doesn’t connect to anybody, just an automated voice recording. Do not use this company they will rip you off. The minimum £50 fee and 45% charges are hidden in their terms and conditions which you don’t get access to until you’ve agreed to let them handle your claim. I have started a complaint with Resolver and if that doesn’t work I will try other methods to try and recoup some of my money.

3 August 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid using Tax Tree

I wouldn’t recommend anyone to use Tax Tree for an HMRC tax refund simply because I’ve been charged a whopping 45% for their poor service. I received my cheque FIVE weeks after Tax Tree were paid by HMRC and only because I pressured them via several emails as a matter of urgency after wasting time trying to phone.

3 August 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TTWEB Rip Off!

Finally, my wife received a cheque from Tax Tree; out of a possible £60 refund she received £10, they took a £50 min fee charge! I've said it before, I'll say it again, TTWB is a rip off, a scam! At a time when we're all trying to hang onto our cash during a cost of living crisis, you can always rely on the empathy of finance companies such as TTWEB to make things even harder! Take my reviews to heart, DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! They will rip you off, someone should write to 'Rip Off Britain'; now there's a thought! I regret ever hearing about them on Martin Lewis' TV money show program; he never warned us of the fees.

3 August 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I recently had a letter from HMRC…

I recently had a letter from HMRC informing me I had paid too much tax and a cheque for £389 was being posted to tax tree . When I received the cheque, it was for £214. I enquired why there was such a difference in amounts . I was informed it ws the handling and processing fees . Over £170 to process 1 cheque seems ridiculous.

1 August 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have received 2 letters over the last…you have replied to me today saying payments have gone in my account. Just checked no payments have gone in my account

I have been sent a cheque for £33.77 from Tax tree. Despite the fact that Tax Tree actually owe me 3 payments of £201.89 , £61.73 and £61.40. Could you please send me the correct amount of money owed to me. 😡

I have received 2 letters over the last year saying I am owed 2 refunds. I have tried contacting tax tree several times last year. Sent copies of payments they owe me. Still not heard nothing or received the 2 payments they owe me. Have received a further letter yesterday saying they now owe me another refund of tax. How much money is this company keeping from tax payers. 😡

30 July 2023
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Reply from TTWEB

Hi Ann, I can see your payment has now been sent to you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Settled claim

After a few weeks and and a few phone calls and emails I was contacted by Taxtree and to be fair they eventually got to settling my claim pretty quickly after that . So my advice is to persevere and you should get sorted.

10 May 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pretty much the same as everyone else

Pretty much the same as everyone else. I had a refund from HMRC for £275. Heard nothing from tax tree, just going to assume it's never coming.

25 July 2023
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Hi Paul, I can see we have yet to receive your payment, We will be in touch once it arrives

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received a letter from HMRC in June…

Received a letter from HMRC in June stating I am owed a tax refund and a cheque will be sent to TAX TREE for the amount shown (who I have never heard of). Six weeks later, no cheque has arrived or any communication regarding this amount. Read all the reviews 😢😢 previously I’ve had a cheque from HMRC and have also claimed my rebate on line. I’m considering this money lost, even though technically it was mine. HMRC should not be outsourcing, claiming online through HMRC has to be the most beneficial means for all

13 June 2023
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Reply from TTWEB

Hi please contact, help@taxtree.co.uk our team will be able to assist you in locating your claim. Please be aware our response time is between 3-5 working days and 5-7 days during busy periods.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These people have stolen my money

These people have stolen my money. I had a letter from HMRC to say a cheque was sent to Tax tree on 15th June. Never heard of them and certainly never knowingly signed up to their services. Emailed them and have never had a reaponse as to where my money is. They are theives!!!!!!

15 June 2023
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Hi,

I can see your payment has now been sent to you!

Kind Regards - Customer Service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware this could be a Scam!!!…

Today I received a letter from HMRC stating that they owe me £1046.36 to which they have sent a cheque for the amount to Tax Tree. I have never heard of this company in my life. I Googled them and seen all the bad reviews so I phoned HMRC . After waiting over 50 minutes to getting through, they said that they had recieved documents with my signature on. I told them I have never heard of this company let alone sign anything!
HMRC will be taking it further if the cheque for the full amount is not paid within the 14 day timescale.
This company should be ashamed of themselves if they are taking people's hard earned money and HMRC need to stop using these Scammers!
ALERT!!! 3 minutes ago I have had a reply to this review they have sent me a cheque, they just failed to say that they have taken 45% of the money leaving me with £575.43. I have explained everything to them, they have illegally obtained my signature via a third party and acted on my behalf without consent to retrieve money from HMRC. I may have only one option now to go to Action Fraud!

20 July 2023
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Reply from TTWEB

Hi Nicola,

I can see your payment has now been issued

Kind Regards Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible, all contact with this company is undeliverable!

So I wrote a review 2 days ago and received a reply saying get in touch with them again which I have, and suprise suprise email is undeliverable! Can your company please just answer me. I have reported you to the Financial ombudsman and to resolver!

20 July 2023
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Reply from TTWEB

Hi Tracey,

I can see on our support system you have now been in touch with us. I also just for your own reference noticed that the reason you may not of gotten through to us is you have happened to type our email address incorrectly which will be why your email was undeliverable. This seems to be a common thread so I have today added another support address which should help you get in touch...


Our new support email address is help@taxtree.co.uk all other variations will still work aswell.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have emailed the Service email it’s…

I have emailed the Service email it’s undeliverable. I want my money I’m entitled too. Can’t speak to anyone either. I have not heard of this company before. Only heard of them due to contacting HMRC as my cheque for rebate has gone to these guys. I’m not happy that I can’t get any answers. I have no claim ID either.

19 July 2023
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Reply from TTWEB

Hi,

I can see your payment has now been issued,

Best regards, Customer Support Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was sent a letter from hmrc saying my…

Was sent a letter from hmrc saying my £611.00 refund had been sent to tax tree I've not been in contact with anyone from this company if this is a scam why do the hmrc still send out cheques to them now lost all my money

27 June 2023
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Reply from TTWEB

Hi I can see your payment has now been issued

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