Find out about methods fraudsters use to try and get your personal information by viewing examples of scams identified by HMRC.
HMRC will sometimes contact customers by telephone, email, letter and also sometimes use research companies to contact customers.
If you’re not sure the contact is genuine then take a look the updated guidance on examples of HMRC related phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts.
The guidance includes:
- QR codes
- Text messages
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) scams
- Tax refund and rebate scams
- Suspicious phone calls
- WhatsApp messages
- Social media scams
- Refund companies
- HMRC customs duty scams
For further information please select the following links:
- Examples of HMRC related phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Report suspicious HMRC emails, text messages and phone calls - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Check a list of genuine HMRC contacts - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)