Criminals like to use the HMRC in an attempt to steal identities, and access details. The methods fraudsters use to obtain the information they want is constantly changing, so HMRC provides regular updates on the type of scams it is aware of. The main risk involves the stealing of identity or access details.
To protect yourself from these attacks please ensure you;
(1) Delete any emails you receive from the HMRC requesting any personal details, credit card details, user ID’s, and/or passwords;
(2) Delete any emails you receive from the HMRC that requires you to visit a webpage to complete any personal details, credit card details, user ID’s, and/or passwords;
Often the email scams will attempt to convince you that you are due a tax refund. Others will say that due to new security measures, you need to supply your HMRC user ID and password. Please delete these emails as soon as you receive them.
There is more information on this at;
Reporting HMRC related phishing emails
HMRC related scam examples
What you can do to protect yourself online