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The Daily Insight

Does HMRC call me and leave a message?

Author

Emma Jordan

Published Apr 13, 2026

HMRC will never ask for personal or financial information when we send text messages. Do not reply if you get a text message claiming to be from HMRC offering you a tax refund in exchange for personal or financial details.

Do HMRC leave automated messages?

HMRC has told Which? it does call people about outstanding tax bills, and sometimes uses automated messages, but it will always include your taxpayer reference number. It says it will never send notifications of a tax rebate or ask you to disclose personal or payment information by email or text message.

Do HMRC leave voice messages?

Does CRA leave automated messages?

The CRA never uses text messages or instant messaging such as Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp to communicate with taxpayers under any circumstance. If a taxpayer receives text or instant messages claiming to be from the CRA, they are scams!

What number do HMRC ring from?

You can then call HMRC directly to check if it is a genuine call. You should report all incidents to Action Fraud or call them on 0300 123 2040 (charged at the normal network rate). They are open Monday to Friday 9:00 – 18:00.

Does CRA make automated phone calls?

This automated CRA phone service gives you information about your tax account balance, and your last payment amount and date. Call 1-866-864-5823 to update your address or contact information for government programs you owe money to.

What to do if you get a call from the IRS?

Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes.

How to contact me when out of office?

For urgent matters, you can contact [name] at [email] or [phone] I will be out of the office starting [MM/DD] through [MM/DD]. If you need immediate assistance during my absence, please contact [name] at [email] or [phone]. I will respond to your emails as soon as possible upon my return on [MM/DD].

How to send a short leave text message?

Format of multiple Short Leave Text Messages and SMS for Leaves are provided below. Informal style messages are available for daily use. If any working person want to get urgent leave and he just wants to inform the management through a text message/sms; following formats can be used.

What to say when you don’t get a call back?

Hi, thank you for calling me. I apologize for not answering the phone at the moment. Please leave your name, number and message, and I will call you back as soon as possible. You can also send me an email at [your email]. Thank you, and have a nice day. Hey, this is [your name]. I’m sorry for not picking up your call right now.