Self - Assessment Scam

Self-Assessment Scam 

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning after more than 4,800 Self-Assessment scams have been reported since February 2025. Scammers use persuasive and threatening tactics to target people when they are more likely to receive correspondence from HMRC. They send fake tax demands or attempt to pressurise people to hand over personal information.

HMRC has taken swift action to close down nearly 25,000 fake websites and phone numbers in the last 10 months. HMRC will never leave voicemails threatening legal action or arrest ask for personal or financial information via text message or email ,contact customers by email, text, or phone to inform them about a refund.

Anyone who receives suspicious communication from HMRC can forward emails to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and SMS messages to 60599. Click on the link to find out more about how to report scam activity to HMRC.

PCSO 15550