HMRC publishes lists of genuine emails, text messages, letters and phone calls to help taxpayers check whether a communication is genuine. If you are unsure, use the official GOV.UK pages below before responding or clicking any links.
Check whether an HMRC contact is genuine
- Genuine HMRC contacts: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/check-a-list-of-genuine-hmrc-contacts
- Genuine HMRC emails: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-an-email-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine
- Genuine HMRC text messages: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-a-text-message-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine
- Genuine HMRC letters: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-a-letter-youve-received-from-hmrc-is-genuine
Stay cautious
Do not provide personal or financial information, make an unexpected payment or click a link until you have verified the contact.
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