Scam call
Fake HMRC, Police & Government Calls
Often a recorded voice, this caller says they are from HMRC, the DWP, the Home Office or the police. You owe tax, your National Insurance number has been suspended, or officers are on their way. The fear is the tactic. HMRC will not threaten you with arrest over the phone, and no government department takes payment in vouchers, cryptocurrency or a transfer to an account you have never used.
What to do if this call comes in
- Keep your card number, PIN, passwords and any verification codes to yourself.
- Don't pay, send money or buy vouchers because someone on the phone said so.
- Hang up, then contact the organisation using details you've looked up yourself.
- Rate the number here so others are warned, and forward any linked texts to 7726.
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Numbers people tied to this scam
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