HMRC also uses QR codes to help you complete a payment to HMRC using a mobile phone.
The codes take customers to the GOV.UK Self Assessment advice pages. HMRC includes QR codes in the welcome letter issued by post to taxpayers who are newly-registered for Self Assessment. Report suspicious phone calls, emails or texts to HMRC.Įven if you get the same or similar scam contacts often, report them.ĭo not open attachments or click any links in an unexpected email or text message, as they may contain malicious software or direct you to a misleading website.ĭelete any emails or texts once you’ve reported them.