Lesson 7 of 15 · HMRC scams — is the message really from HMRC?
HMRC scams can look very convincing
A scammer may pretend to be HM Revenue & Customs — HMRC.
They may contact you by:
- text message
- phone call
- letter
- social media
They might tell you:
- “You are due a tax refund.”
- “You owe unpaid tax.”
- “Your tax account needs updating.”
- “Legal action will be taken.”
The message may use official-looking logos, colours and language.
Looking official does not prove it is genuine.