HMRC Warns of Over 135,000 Scam Reports

HMRC warns UK taxpayers of a surge in tax-themed scams ahead of the Self Assessment deadline, reporting over 135,500 scam reports since February 2025 and the takedown of 25,000 phishing websites and phone numbers; scammers impersonate HMRC via email, text, and phone to harvest personal/financial data or install malware, and HMRC urges people to protect their information, recognize spoofing and pressure tactics, and report suspicious communications to [email protected].