Be Aware - fake text claiming to be from HMRC
Our team have been made aware that there is a new text messages being sent around that claims to be from HMRC.
The fraudulent texts being received include messages such as:
"HMRC ALERT! You have 3 options regarding your SA debt:
- Speak to someone today to resolve this on 0300 200 3856
- Pay now by searching for pay SA on UK Gov Website
- Do nothing and we’ll have to treat this as a deliberate choice not to pay
Our enforcement team will then take the appreciate action.”
Be aware. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from HMRC and they are encouraging you to provide bank account or personal details for alleged tax debts or refunds you should at first attempt to verify the caller's ID.
You can report suspicious text / emails / calls via the HMRC website and also report the incident to Action Fraud.
If you are concerned about a communication you have received, our team would be happy to discuss this with you.
Whilst every effort has been made by CavanaghKelly to ensure the accuracy of the information here, it cannot be guaranteed and neither CavanaghKelly nor any related entity shall have liability to any person who relies on the information herein. Information given here is for guidance only. Detailed professional advice should be taken before acting on any information contained herein. If having read the guidance here, you would like to discuss further; a member of our team would be pleased to help you.