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flag HMRC warns of a surge in fake tax scams, urging caution ahead of the 2026 tax deadline.

flag HMRC has warned of a surge in Self Assessment scams, with over 4,800 reported since February 2025 and more than 135,500 related scams in the past 10 months, including 29,000 fake refund claims. flag Scammers are using fake tax demands and urgent threats via email, text, or phone, often mimicking official communications. flag With the 2024-2025 tax deadline approaching on January 31, 2026, HMRC urges the public to verify all messages through GOV.UK and avoid sharing personal or financial details. flag The agency has shut down nearly 25,000 fraudulent websites and phone numbers and confirms it never requests sensitive information through unsolicited messages or threats. flag Suspected scams should be reported directly to HMRC.

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