HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning millions of Self Assessment customers to remain vigilant after a surge in scam attempts targeting taxpayers.
Fraudsters are continuing to impersonate HMRC through bogus tax refund offers, phishing emails, and fake calls demanding urgent payments in an effort to steal personal and banking information.
Taking a moment to pause and check can make all the difference. Report any suspicious activity to us before the fraudsters do any more harm. Search ‘HMRC scams advice’ and refer to the scams guidance on GOV.UK to stay informed and protect yourself.”
How to report scams
Customers can help HMRC tackle fraud by reporting suspicious activity:
- Forward scam emails to [email protected]
- Forward suspicious texts to 60599
- Report scam phone calls via the GOV.UK website
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