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Check if a text message you've received from HMRC is genuine

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Check a list of recent text messages from HMRC to help you decide if a text you've received is a scam.

HMRC may send branded text messages to some of our customers. These will look different to our standard text messages.

  • show HM Revenue and Customs as the sender
  • contain the verified sender’s information

    • If your device is not compatible to receive a Rich Communication Services (RCS) message the branded message will appear as a standard text message.

    HMRC does send text messages to some of our customers.

    In the text message we might include a link to GOV.UK information or to HMRC webchat.

    HMRC will never ask for personal or financial information when we send text messages.

    We advise you not to open any links or reply to a text message claiming to be from HMRC that offers you a tax refund in exchange for personal or financial details.

    To help fight phishing scams, you should send any suspicious text messages to 60599 (network charges apply) or email: [email protected] then delete them.

    HMRC may contact you by text message to confirm:

  • we have received your Child Benefit claim
  • we have received your request to extend your Child Benefit claim
  • you have successfully opted into or out of Child Benefit payments

    • HMRC may contact you by text message to confirm that we have received from you:

    Corporation Tax — follow up to your Corporation Tax helpline call

    HMRC may send you a text message if you have called the Corporation Tax helpline and we have your mobile phone number stored. The message will:

  • give a summary of what was discussed during the call

    • We’ll contact you if we need any more information, you do not need to contact us again.

    From 15 June 2026 up to and including 14 December 2026 HMRC may contact you by text message.

    HMRC may send you a text message to tell you:

  • that we have not got your payment and we’d like to help you avoid any further penalties or interest
  • to call us about a credit on your account

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