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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

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If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

If I ever get a cold caller, I ask them to hold on whilst I get a pen and paper - then just leave them hanging. They give up eventually.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"If I ever get a cold caller, I ask them to hold on whilst I get a pen and paper - then just leave them hanging. They give up eventually.

Love it.

Might try that one next time.

Expect this one is a alto message.

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

Yeah I got this,and the same day I had a letter off HMRC saying I owed money from 2017...i crapped myself as I thought it was legit, but I rang the number on the letter as I was very upset, I asked why they had called saying I was being done for fraud, the guy said he knew about this scam and turned out I was due a rebate...the timing was bloody uncanny and I rarely get duped but it really upset me at the time, he said they target certain times of the year as well as it coincides with some tax accounting milestones where they send out letters, wish I had known though as I wound myself up a good un

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan
over a year ago

There are some great video's on Youtube about scam callers, People phoning Internal Revenue, Police officers etc and trying to scam them

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Nice post Mr Seeside, I've not experienced anything like this, but it's good to bring it to people's attention

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tell all cold callers they are breaching GDPR in phoning me for personal information. Never had one of them stay on the line to have it out with me, they all hang up.

If anybody wants you enough they will send a good old fashioned letter. I point blank refuse to give any personal info over the phone.

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

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If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

This happened to a lady at work. She was in tears. I had to reassure her she didn’t owe anything and help her ring the real tax office so she could be double reassured..... bless they really do pray on the vulnerable makes my blood boil. If they just put that much effort in getting a real job they’d do really well but instead.....

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"There are some great video's on Youtube about scam callers, People phoning Internal Revenue, Police officers etc and trying to scam them

Oooooo I think I've seen that one.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Yeah I got this,and the same day I had a letter off HMRC saying I owed money from 2017...i crapped myself as I thought it was legit, but I rang the number on the letter as I was very upset, I asked why they had called saying I was being done for fraud, the guy said he knew about this scam and turned out I was due a rebate...the timing was bloody uncanny and I rarely get duped but it really upset me at the time, he said they target certain times of the year as well as it coincides with some tax accounting milestones where they send out letters, wish I had known though as I wound myself up a good un"

At least you soon released it was a scam.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Nice post Mr Seeside, I've not experienced anything like this, but it's good to bring it to people's attention

Just doing my good deeds

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

At least you soon released it was a scam."

Yes, and I was pissed off I got suckered in....but the timing of it was mad because of the letter, any other time and I would have just ignored it

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"I tell all cold callers they are breaching GDPR in phoning me for personal information. Never had one of them stay on the line to have it out with me, they all hang up.

If anybody wants you enough they will send a good old fashioned letter. I point blank refuse to give any personal info over the phone. "

The best way that is.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

If criminals had brains that might just be dangerous.

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

"I tell all cold callers they are breaching GDPR in phoning me for personal information. Never had one of them stay on the line to have it out with me, they all hang up.

If anybody wants you enough they will send a good old fashioned letter. I point blank refuse to give any personal info over the phone. "

Definitely this

I've found as soon as you ask them to tell you anything about yourself they won't answer, claiming it's a breach in privacy...but you just cold called me & I've no idea who you are so why have I to give you my info?

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

At least you soon released it was a scam.

Yes, and I was pissed off I got suckered in....but the timing of it was mad because of the letter, any other time and I would have just ignored it"

And that is just one reason I'm doing this thread.

So this will not happen to much.

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By *-sas-sinWoman
over a year ago

Arse end of the universe

Well if me being a dick and sharing my dickness stops someone else getting suckered I'm pleased you did

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

If you get any asking you to call back with a number left on an answer machine, it'll be a premium rate number and they'll leave you hanging.

Be aware of email scams as well, I get a few every week as I open them. Try not to, as then they know the email address is active, just leave them in your inbox.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

Seaside.

You were right to be suspicious.

I got this same type of call last Saturday morning, but luckily, I'd read about this Scam type call a few weeks before.

The style of the call is very good, sounds very official, and has an 0345 type Phone Number linked to it.

DON'T CALL ANY NUMBER SUPPLIED!

Because as soon as you do, the scammers auto direct you to a number in the Far East, which will instantly bill you for £350!

HMRC will NEVER contact you by phone, text, or email. They WRITE to you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Omg same thing happened to me last year and yes i got a rebate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had that one about 3 times OP.

There are a few going around

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

Seaside.

You were right to be suspicious.

I got this same type of call last Saturday morning, but luckily, I'd read about this Scam type call a few weeks before.

The style of the call is very good, sounds very official, and has an 0345 type Phone Number linked to it.

DON'T CALL ANY NUMBER SUPPLIED!

Because as soon as you do, the scammers auto direct you to a number in the Far East, which will instantly bill you for £350!

HMRC will NEVER contact you by phone, text, or email. They WRITE to you!

That's good to know.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

Seaside.

You were right to be suspicious.

I got this same type of call last Saturday morning, but luckily, I'd read about this Scam type call a few weeks before.

The style of the call is very good, sounds very official, and has an 0345 type Phone Number linked to it.

DON'T CALL ANY NUMBER SUPPLIED!

Because as soon as you do, the scammers auto direct you to a number in the Far East, which will instantly bill you for £350!

HMRC will NEVER contact you by phone, text, or email. They WRITE to you!

That's good to know.

In the newspaper feature I read on this, HMRC commented they're well aware of varied scams involving their Name and welcome details of linked phone numbers involved via a specific Phishing contact Number they've set up.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

Seaside.

You were right to be suspicious.

I got this same type of call last Saturday morning, but luckily, I'd read about this Scam type call a few weeks before.

The style of the call is very good, sounds very official, and has an 0345 type Phone Number linked to it.

DON'T CALL ANY NUMBER SUPPLIED!

Because as soon as you do, the scammers auto direct you to a number in the Far East, which will instantly bill you for £350!

HMRC will NEVER contact you by phone, text, or email. They WRITE to you!

That's good to know.

It's allredey reported and the number is also on Google on the warning list.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

Seaside.

You were right to be suspicious.

I got this same type of call last Saturday morning, but luckily, I'd read about this Scam type call a few weeks before.

The style of the call is very good, sounds very official, and has an 0345 type Phone Number linked to it.

DON'T CALL ANY NUMBER SUPPLIED!

Because as soon as you do, the scammers auto direct you to a number in the Far East, which will instantly bill you for £350!

HMRC will NEVER contact you by phone, text, or email. They WRITE to you!

I have actually had them phone me once when I was late filing my VAT returns. It was genuine because they knew the details and weren't asking for money.

I have had this tax fraud call several times too. I have always hung up straight away. It's good to have my instincts confirmed. I figure if they wanted to talk to me about fraud they wouldn't rely on me pressing 1.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you get a cold call always tell them ' You know you are breaking new Data Protection Laws, as in doing so this number will be reported' before you have time to finish the sentence they usually hang up

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Thanks Seeside, my sister had this call too, these scam calls are a pain in the arse!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I gave in and bought a phone that has a block list, every scam call goes instantly on the list so they can't call back.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I gave in and bought a phone that has a block list, every scam call goes instantly on the list so they can't call back. "
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Sounds good, is that a BT phone?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Panasonic

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Panasonic "

do you have to identify those calls or is it automatic?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd have fun with that call....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Panasonic

do you have to identify those calls or is it automatic?"

You need caller ID, but while scammer is on the line you can add the number to the block list, it will also block withheld numbers. After 4 or 5 calls a day in less than a week I now get none.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Panasonic

do you have to identify those calls or is it automatic?

You need caller ID, but while scammer is on the line you can add the number to the block list, it will also block withheld numbers. After 4 or 5 calls a day in less than a week I now get none."

Like the sound of that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My samsung does this. Under the number it will say 'Potential Fraud' or 'Robocaller'. While it is ringing you can add to block list

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Also hang up on any that ask you to confirm personal details, ie address etc. I refuse to give these details to people who randomly call. Told the last one if they had my number they would know my address, would they like to confirm it with me lol. They hung up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd have fun with that call....

Not if it was an auto dialler

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By *ge_load_ladMan
over a year ago

NW & Mids

Another tip is if you get a call from an 0345 or 0800 (or any number you don't know) DONT answer it, then once they've rang off put the number into google and if its a scam others will have recieved a call from them and there are a couple of sites which folks update scam numbers and comments on.

Put 03453003900 into google then go to the who has called me link and check the comments for this number

Hope this helps someone

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By *arialoueWoman
over a year ago

bradford

I hang up n block number on my mobile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My samsung does this. Under the number it will say 'Potential Fraud' or 'Robocaller'. While it is ringing you can add to block list "

I think it is quite common on phones these days, we just dont think to upgrade the landline phone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used tohave fun with the car insurance "Youve been in an incident"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Used tohave fun with the car insurance "Youve been in an incident"

My answer was always "Was it a bad one, did i die?"

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

"If you get a cold call always tell them ' You know you are breaking new Data Protection Laws, as in doing so this number will be reported' before you have time to finish the sentence they usually hang up "

In this case with the HMRC, the Scammers are based abroad, so any quoting of Data Protection or GDPR will have no effect on them as they're outside of being collared by UK fraud authorities.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Used tohave fun with the car insurance "Youve been in an incident"

My answer was always "Was it a bad one, did i die?""

Longest i had them on the phone was 25mins everyone in the office were gigling just a tad

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By *ge_load_ladMan
over a year ago

NW & Mids

If "Microsoft" are still calling because you pc is running slow

My fav is play along and sound really grateful coz they can help you with your slow machine when they ask for your operating system say you're on Mac OS10 (Apples operating system)

and when they go silent or say sorry they can't help

Tell them how helpful they have bee and how you really want them to carry on a fix your slow machine, and see how long it is before they hang up on you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

I got this, whilst on the train, sat next to HMRC worker who has had the same call!

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"If "Microsoft" are still calling because you pc is running slow

My fav is play along and sound really grateful coz they can help you with your slow machine when they ask for your operating system say you're on Mac OS10 (Apples operating system)

and when they go silent or say sorry they can't help

Tell them how helpful they have bee and how you really want them to carry on a fix your slow machine, and see how long it is before they hang up on you

Like to see them try with Linux too haha.

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By *eeside OP Man
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

"Just a heads up that thar is a phone scam going around.

In short you get a message apparently from HMS tax revenue and customs about a tax fraud case in your name and you must push 1 to talk to someone or something like that.

And

If you don't do anything then a warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be arrested shortly....

If you do get this call just hang up.

I got this, whilst on the train, sat next to HMRC worker who has had the same call!"

Now that is funny..

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By *icplshropsCouple
over a year ago

Rock

"Another tip is if you get a call from an 0345 or 0800 (or any number you don't know) DONT answer it, then once they've rang off put the number into google and if its a scam others will have recieved a call from them and there are a couple of sites which folks update scam numbers and comments on.

Put 03453003900 into google then go to the who has called me link and check the comments for this number

Hope this helps someone

I always do this to unknown and suspicious numbers, too.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Thank you Seeside

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By *ilkenWoman
over a year ago

Manchester

Its not a new one but it never harms to point out scams going around.

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