A Suffolk Trading Standards spokesman said: “HMRC will never send notifications by email about tax rebates or refunds. Do not visit the website, open any attachments or disclose any personal or payment information. If you are unsure, forward it to HMRC on [email protected], and then delete it.”

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Email addresses HMRC will never send notifications by email about tax rebates or refunds.

Can HMRC look at your emails?

Using the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, HMRC can see web sites viewed by taxpayers; where a mobile phone call was made or received; and the date and time of emails, texts and phone calls.

How do I report a phishing email to HMRC?

You can report something suspicious to HM Revenue and Customs’s ( HMRC ) phishing team, for example: a text message (forward it to 60599 – you’ll be charged at your network rate) an email (forward it to [email protected])

What to do if you get a tax refund email?

All emails, text messages, or voicemail messages saying you have a tax refund are a scam. Do not click on any links in these messages, and forward them to HMRC ’s phishing email address and phone number.

How to contact a tax advocate to get your refund?

Tax Advocate will give you a list of items to fax. If you want them to release your refund you MUST contact an advocate ASAP, they will tell you exactly what is needed and you fax it to them, IRS has exactly 1 week to accept/reject; if all is good; they will re sequence you back into queue and you will have your refund within 1-2 weeks.

Can you get a tax refund through a phishing website?

The fake phishing website you click through to can also look genuine, as this example demonstrates. Simple: HMRC never contacts customers who are due a refund by email or text. It only ever sends such a letter by post. HMRC will never send a text message offering a tax refund in exchange for personal/banking info.

What to do if you get an email from HMRC?

If you receive an email or text offering a tax refund from HMRC, DO NOT DO ANYTHING WITH IT. It is a scam! Watch our video on how to identify such a message and what to do next.