HMRC will never ask for personal or financial information when we send text messages. Do not reply if you get a text message claiming to be from HMRC offering you a tax refund in exchange for personal or financial details. Do not open any links in the message.
How do I know if a message from HMRC is genuine?
Check a list of recent emails from HMRC to help you decide if the email you've received is a scam.
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The email will include:
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The email will include:
- a link to an online survey.
- a reference to this page so that you can check that the email is genuine.
- an email address for economic crime supervision if you have any concerns.
Does HMRC send text messages about tax rebate?
HMRC will never send notifications of a tax rebate or ask you to disclose personal or payment information by text message.
