End of tax year scams

Scammers take advantage of key times in the tax year – including the end of the tax year in early April.

Published: 14/03/2025

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What to look out for 

• Emails, texts or calls pretending to be HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
• Caller ID that looks like HMRC’s number – scammers can fake this, so always double-check by calling HMRC back directly
• Calls or emails from people pressuring you to send money, often by threatening arrest or legal action
• Messages containing dodgy links - such as misspelled web addresses, shortened links or links with urgent wording
• Requests for personal details – HMRC will never ask for personal details like your card number or banking pin 

What to do 

If you get a suspicious email, text or call:

• Stop and don’t respond
• Don’t click links or open attachments
• Don’t share any personal information 
• Check if it’s genuine with HMRC
• Report anything suspicious online, forward emails to HMRC and send texts to 60599. 

If you think you’ve been scammed 

Contact Action Fraud as soon as you can online or call 0300 123 2040. 

Stay safe and protect your personal information. If you're unsure it’s always best to check with HMRC. If you need help, please get in touch.