Scam calls from 0300 200 3420 (purportedly from HMRC)

[Dmac]

Just received a call this morning from 0300 200 3420. It was an automated message to say that it is HMRC, to do with a case of fraud. It says to press 1 to speak to someone, as failure to do so would mean I will be immediately arrested.

I looked up the number - it is very similar to the HMRC Corporation Tax Number of 0300 200 3410 (website below):-

Corporation Tax: general enquiries - GOV.UK

Also, I looked on a call-lookup website (below) in which others have reported similar calls, indicating it may be a scam:-

who called me 03002003420 | who-called.co.uk

Just a warning, not sure it legit or not.

Do your own research.

[WTFH]

There's quite a few automated message scams doing the rounds - not just HMRC, we had one this morning saying BT were about to cut us off.

[NotAllThere]

... not sure it legit or not. ...

Really? You're not sure?

IT'S A SCAM!

Think about it. Was there a gang of police officers waiting to bang your door down? How will they arrest you over the phone? Even if the threat was real, who calls the suspect - giving them time to flee?

Been around for a months
Received an automated message saying HMRC have taken out a warrant for your arrest? This is a scam. | Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
Beware the new scam where fraudsters call to say there is an arrest warrant in your name - from a genuine HMRC number | Moneywise
'HMRC called to say it had issued an arrest warrant in my name. Is this a scam?'

[NotAllThere]

Report the phone call here.

Reporting fraud and cyber crime | Action Fraud

You should also report the full details to HMRC (date, time, phone number used and content of the call) via email: [email protected]

[Dmac]

Report the phone call here.

Reporting fraud and cyber crime | Action Fraud

You should also report the full details to HMRC (date, time, phone number used and content of the call) via email: [email protected]

Will do - thanks. The reason I was worried was due to being caught up in LC19, and that the number is only one digit different from a legitimate HMRC one.

[NotAllThere]

Will do - thanks. The reason I was worried was due to being caught up in LC19, and that the number is only one digit different from a legitimate HMRC one.

Probably cheaper being scammed by the scammers, than being scummed by the scummers. And less unfair.

[Dmac]

HMRC Scummers v Scammers

Probably cheaper being scammed by the scammers, than being scummed by the scummers. And less unfair.

Not sure who's worse - HMRC Scummers or Scammers (THL, phishers, etc).

I compare it to being mugged - there you are on the ground, bleeding, unconscious. Then a kindly policeman walks up .... and proceeds to steal you wallet, car keys and wedding ring! And kicks you in the nuts as he walks away!

[cojak]

I had a call that had someone say "Hello" before tripping the recorded message.

I closed the call.