HMRC is aware of an automated phone call scam which will tell you HMRC is filing a lawsuit against you, and to press 1 to speak to a caseworker to make a payment. We can confirm this is a scam and you should end the call immediately. This scam has been widely reported and often targets elderly and vulnerable people.
How do I know if my HM Revenue letter is real?
How do I know if a letter from HMRC is genuine?
- Letters asking you to ‘act immediately’
- Incorrect HMRC addresses, both email and postal.
- Letters that ask for your bank details or give bank details for payment.
How does HM Revenue and customs help the public?
We help the honest majority to get their tax right and make it hard for the dishonest minority to cheat the system. HMRC is a non-ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies. Where’s my reply? Contact Form: Where’s my reply? Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request .
Is it possible to get a letter from HMRC?
Here, we’re going to tell you what to be aware of when checking for bogus HMRC communications in the mail. Letters are popular because they are a genuine means of contact used by the Revenue and Customs office. Emails and text messages will never ask for payment; mailed requests do.
Why do people get letters from revenue and customs?
Letters are popular because they are a genuine means of contact used by the Revenue and Customs office. Emails and text messages will never ask for payment; mailed requests do. That’s why scammers like to use this method to direct payments to their personal account under the guise of claiming a certain amount of tax is owed.
Is the HMRC a Department of the government?
HMRC is a non-ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies. Where’s my reply? Contact Form: Where’s my reply? Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request . Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question. Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
