HM Revenue & Customs is reminding Self Assessment customers across Omagh and the wider area to stay vigilant as scam and fraud attempts continue.
Criminals frequently impersonate HMRC, using emails, texts and phone calls to offer fake tax refunds or demand urgent payments. Their aim is to steal personal and banking information — and they may falsely claim it’s safe to share details. It isn’t.
Never share secure information
Passwords, usernames and access codes are strictly private. They should never be shared with anyone, even someone claiming to help with your tax return.
File your tax return early
Submitting your return well ahead of the 31 January 2026 deadline can reduce the risk of being caught out. Customers who have already filed are less likely to be targeted by last-minute scam attempts.
How to spot a Self Assessment scam
HMRC will never:
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leave voicemails threatening arrest or legal action
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ask for personal or financial information by text or email
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contact you by email, text or phone about a refund or ask you to claim one
Local businesses and self-employed people are encouraged to stay cautious and report suspicious contact immediately.
Anyone due a refund can claim it securely via their HMRC online account or via the free HMRC app.
What to do if you suspect a Self Assessment scam
An unexpected contact claiming to be from HMRC should be viewed as suspicious. Take your time and check HMRC’s scam advice on how to identify tax scam phone calls, emails, and text messages.
You can report any suspicious communications to HMRC by:
- forwarding emails to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk
- reporting tax scam phone calls to HMRC
- forwarding suspicious texts claiming to be from HMRC to 60599
File your Self Assessment tax return
If you need to file a Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year, you must do so and pay the tax you owe by the deadline of midnight on Saturday 31 January 2026.
File your Self Assessment tax return and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2026
