HMRC Scam Alert: Don’t Let Tax Tricksters Take Your Dough!
Stay alert, taxpayers! HMRC reports over 135,500 scam attempts since February 2025. Fraudsters are impersonating HMRC to steal personal info or trick you into downloading malware. Remember, HMRC will never ask for sensitive details via text or email. Protect yourself: recognize, report, and don’t be fooled by tax refund scams!
Hot Take:
Quick, someone tell the scammers that HMRC doesn’t issue refunds payable in Bitcoin or Amazon gift cards! As the Self Assessment deadline looms like the Grim Reaper of taxes, fraudsters are out in full force, impersonating HMRC like it’s their day job. It’s a classic tale of trickery and deceit, but remember, folks, even scammers need to file taxes too… or do they?
Key Points:
- HMRC has flagged over 135,500 suspected scams since February 2025, with 4800 related to Self Assessment.
- Scammers impersonate HMRC to trick taxpayers into revealing personal info or installing malware.
- Fraudsters use pressure tactics, such as fake tax refunds or threats of penalties.
- HMRC has closed 25,000 phishing websites and phone numbers in the past 10 months.
- Taxpayers are urged to report suspicious communications and remember HMRC’s official practices.
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