Check genuine HMRC contact that uses more than one communication method.

HMRC04/09/2026

HMRC may use multiple communication methods, such as letters followed by emails, texts, or phone calls, to contact taxpayers securely. This page provides a list of specific research projects, compliance activities, and service updates where you might be contacted by HMRC or their appointed research agencies. You should check this list if you receive unexpected contact to help verify if it is genuine.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-genuine-hmrc-contact-that-uses-more-than-one-communication-method. Summarised automatically from the official source — general information, not advice.