Would Hm Revenue Call Me?
Hmrc Has Told Which? It Does Call People About Outstanding Tax Bills, and Sometimes Uses Automated Messages, but It Will Always Include Your Taxpayer Reference...
HMRC has told Which? it does call people about outstanding tax bills, and sometimes uses automated messages, but it will always include your taxpayer reference number. It says it will never send notifications of a tax rebate or ask you to disclose personal or payment information by email or text message.
Do HMRC ever contact you by phone?
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 a call from HMRC is genuine?
Call HMRC directly to check if it was a genuine call – you can confirm the official call centre numbers on GOV.UK. You should report these incidents on the Action Fraud website, or you can call them on 0300 123 2040 (please note this number will be charged at your normal network rate).
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