HMRC issues checklist to help businesses and individuals spot tax-related scams

HMRC has published guidance to help UK taxpayers identify fraudulent communications attempting to obtain personal or financial information through phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media platforms. The checklist provides criteria to distinguish between legitimate HMRC contact and scam attempts. This resource aims to protect compliance professionals and traders from falling victim to tax fraud schemes that could compromise sensitive customs and trade data.

Source: HMRC (GOV.UK) – Read the original