The number +441612251138 is being used as part of a threatening HMRC scam targeting vulnerable UK residents. If you receive a communication from the number 0161 225 1138 you should not answer or hang up immediately.
What is the aim of the 0161 2251138 scam?
The scammers calling you on this number want you to phone them back and press 1. Anyone who does this will become a victim of their premium rate telephone scam. By calling their number you will be connected to their automated options. If you then proceed to press 1 you will immediately be redirected to this premium rate line.
Apparently HMRC are after me and there’s a fraud case against me. I MUST press ONE.
I didn’t. Come and get me. Silly scam. If only it wasn’t a robot I’d have fun with them and their alleged warrant they have out for me…. pic.twitter.com/2Rlj2MWeBc— Rob (@robhinds) October 3, 2020
What should I do if I get a phone call from the number 0161 225 1138?
This number is being used as part of a HMRC scam. It is important that you protect yourself by not returning any calls from this number. If you would like to report you can do so on phishing@hmrc.gov.uk