🧾 Have you had an email from no.reply@advice.hmrc.gov.uk? Don’t panic 👇

We’ve seen lots of these recently. They look serious, but here’s what you need to know:

⚖️ ✅ It might be genuine

HMRC sometimes uses no.reply@advice.hmrc.gov.uk to send general awareness emails known as “nudge” messages.
They’re reminders to keep your records accurate, not formal compliance checks.

🚫 ❌ It’s NOT a formal investigation

If HMRC really opens a compliance check, you’ll get:
📄 A letter by post (not just an email)
👤 A named officer
📅 A specific tax period or return mentioned

Generic “you may be looked into” wording = not a live case.

🔍 Check before you click

✅ Only follow links that go to www.gov.uk
🚫 Never enter personal or banking details
📤 Unsure? Forward the email to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk
🧑‍💼 Or send it to us, we’ll verify it for you.

💬 Our advice

These messages are part of HMRC’s wider compliance awareness campaign; they’re meant to educate, not intimidate.
Stay alert, keep good records, and don’t let vague wording worry you.