0161 423 4777

By | October 10, 2020

The number 0161 423 4777 is being used as part of a HMRC scam. Recipients of a call from this number have reported being left an automated message warning them to press 1 or face immediate arrest. if you receive a call from this number then follow the advice offered below: …’so ended the call straight away.’

 

The above advice is correct. Anyone who phones back the number 0161 423 4777 will be connected with a scammer determined to steal their banking and personal information. On top of this you may be connected to a premium rate phone number for the privilege. Don not phone back this number and do not press any automated messages.

The Manchester area code prefix 0161 at the start of the number denotes that this scam is being perpetrated from Manchester. 

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