Do I tell them that you referred me? vs Do I tell them you referred me to this?

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. The first phrase 'do I tell them that you referred me?' implies asking whether the speaker should mention the referral, while the second phrase 'do I tell them you referred me to this?' directly states the action of telling about the referral. The choice between the two depends on the context and the level of directness desired.

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Do I tell them that you referred me?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask whether the speaker should mention the referral to a third party.

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How do I tell them that because of the unfreezing process...
Should I tell them that you sent me?
How do I tell them their kids never made it out?
What do I tell them Mayor Kane said?
What do I tell them we're looking for?
How do I tell them that? I don't even know what to tell myself anymore.
How do I tell them what to do?
If I tell them to you and they come true, then will you believe me?
I would remind you that you referred to Parliament's key role in the drawing up of financial perspectives.
Therefore, the billions that you referred to are not accurate amounts.
I mean, what do I tell them?
Savi, Karen, April... do I tell them what I have planned?
What do I tell them to make them think I'm a good guy?
What do I tell them at home?
And what do I tell them when they ask why I didn't write something better before I turned it in two weeks ago?
So, what do I tell them when they start to panic?
And so I asked them, Well, how do I tell them apart?
And I'm pretty sure that you referred to Spector by name.
Now, Marcus told me that you referred him to Meyerson and Strauss to review his original contract.
I am very glad that you referred to the fight against crime as a serious problem of our European Union.

Alternatives:

Should I mention that you referred me?
Do you want me to tell them you referred me?
Shall I inform them that you referred me?
Is it okay if I say you referred me?
Can I let them know you referred me?

Do I tell them you referred me to this?

This phrase is correct and can be used to directly state the action of telling about the referral.

This phrase is more direct in informing someone about the referral, specifying the action of telling and what it is about.

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How do I tell them that because of the unfreezing process...
How do I tell them their kids never made it out?
What do I tell them Mayor Kane said?
What do I tell them we're looking for?
How do I tell them that? I don't even know what to tell myself anymore.
How do I tell them what to do?
I mean, what do I tell them?
Savi, Karen, April... do I tell them what I have planned?
What do I tell them to make them think I'm a good guy?
What do I tell them at home?
And what do I tell them when they ask why I didn't write something better before I turned it in two weeks ago?
So, what do I tell them when they start to panic?
And so I asked them, Well, how do I tell them apart?
Wait until I tell them about you.
I talk to the DEA. I tell them everything.
They'll relax when I tell them to.
I tell them, Life is short.
I tell them that Junior's a catalog model.
I tell them l needed some time off after Jess.
Shouldn't I tell them she was unhappy...

Alternatives:

Should I inform them that you referred me to this?
Do you want me to mention you referred me to this?
Shall I let them know you referred me to this?
Is it okay if I say you referred me to this?
Can I inform them you referred me to this?

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Do I tell them that you referred me? vs Do I tell them you referred me to this?