The government has issued a warning to people who complete a self-assessment tax return to be alert to criminals claiming to be from HMRC.

The scammers use threatening technics to set people in a despairing position. 

A few  important things to remember: 

• If you receive a call or email, or any type of contact, do not provide any personal details or make any payment.
• Check HMRC’s scams checklist, find out how to report tax scams and get information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contacts.
• If you are suspicious about a call or text, follow the checklist and contact HMRC.
• If you have paid money, report the matter to Action Fraud.