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02037214139

The telephone number 0203 721 4139 is being used as part of a HMRC scam. Telephone scam alert: If you receive a call from 020 3721 4139 do not answer. It plays an automated message claiming that HMRC has opened a tax fraud case and unless you press “1” a warrant for arrest will be… Read More »

07367944012

The phone number 07367944012 is being used by scammers pretending to represent Halifax bank. If you get a text message from this number then don’t reply or click on any links. If you receive a call from this number then do not pick up the phone.  This number was reported by a Twitter user on… Read More »

07947420680

This number, which may appear on your phone as +44 7947 420680 is being used as part of a scam targeting O2 customers.  Recipients are warned that O2 were unable to process a recent bill. As such they are guided to visit a site called O2.uk.5g02inv.com to update their payment details. This is, of course,… Read More »

0141 255 4787

A call from this number, which begins with the Glasgow prefix 0141, was made as part of a HMRC scam on the 8th October 2020. If you receive a call from this number then do not answer the phone. If you have already answered then hang up immediately. This number is being used for the… Read More »

01204 558648

The telephone number 01204 558648 has been reported as a scam number that is being used to spoof calls from HMRC. The callers are ringing UK citizens warning them that a tax investigation is being carried out against them, they then warn that unless the victim presses 1 they will be arrested immediately. If you… Read More »

01691 112781

Warning Scam Number: 0161 112781 The telephone number 0161112781 is being used in a scam targeting UK residents. They are using ‘scary and intimidating’ tactics that leave a bad taste in the mouth even for those who avoid the scam. In this case the scammers aim is to extract personal and bank details which can… Read More »

+442382280907

The telephone number 02382280907 has been reported several times as harassing. Calls from this number have been reported by several people around the world. Most recently the number +442382280907 was reported in Malaysia. If you receive a call from this number then do not answer as it may be part of the wangiri (one-cut) scam.… Read More »

0061472960316

The telephone number 0061472960316 is being used as part of an Amazon scam. If you receive a phone call from this number then don’t pick up the phone. If you have already answered then hang up immediately. This is a dangerous number that is being used to extract personal and banking information from potential victims.

01661908139

The telephone number 01661908139 is being used as part of an Amazon Prime scam. On the 7th October this number was reported on Twitter.    Just received a call from this number, direct to my Police phone advising me my Amazon Prime account would auto-renew unless I pressed 1 and spoke to them, so I… Read More »

0203 989 8767

The telephone number 0209898767 has been reported as in use by scammers impersonating HMRC. Do not answer any phone calls from this number.  The tone employed by these scammers is threatening. This includes a threat of  immediate arrest unless the victim pays money over the phone. Do not fall for these harassing tactics, instead hang… Read More »