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01618503938

☎️ 01618503938 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by AQL Wholesale Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161850 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441618503938+44 161 850 39380161 850 3938+44-161-850-3938

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0161 850 3938 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01618503938

  • HMRC scam calls, recorded message
    Aug
    2018
  • Scam call from 01618504599, avoid
    Dec
    2016
  • Scam operation using multiple numbers
    Dec
    2016
  • Warning about fake HMRC scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Ignore suspicious HMRC phone messages
    Nov
    2016
  • Reporting bogus calls from HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Received scam call about taxes
    Nov
    2016
  • Report incidents to Action Fraud Police
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam call pretending to be HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Spam call claiming HMRC court case
    Nov
    2016
  • Received scam call from fake HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Threatening fake HMRC phone call
    Nov
    2016
  • Confused about chicken description humor
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam call about HMRC investigation
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam caller claiming warrant/payment needed
    Nov
    2016
  • False arrest warrant scam, resolved
    Nov
    2016
  • Automated threatening call from #HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Questioning legality and requesting intervention
    Nov
    2016
  • Received unsolicited call from HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Call claiming lawsuit, likely scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Concerned about potential phone scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Scammers upset elderly people, stop!
    Nov
    2016
  • Received repetitive automated message
    Nov
    2016
  • False HMRC call, likely a scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam call claiming HMRC case
    Nov
    2016
  • Threatening and frightening experience described
    Nov
    2016
  • Fraudulent lawsuit, voice recording scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam number found, website helped
    Nov
    2016
  • Received threatening scam call, shaken
    Nov
    2016
  • Received scam call from HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Automated scam voicemail warning received
    Nov
    2016
  • Warning of HMRC phone scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Automated scam message about taxes
    Nov
    2016
  • Received scam call from "HMRC"
    Nov
    2016
  • Urging HMRC to take action
    Nov
    2016
  • Fraudulent HMRC call threatening arrest
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam attempt reported, contacting authorities
    Nov
    2016
  • Nuisance call claiming HMRC lawsuit
    Nov
    2016
  • Possible scam call from HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspicious HMRC court action call
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam phone call press 1
    Nov
    2016
  • Requesting HMRC to investigate scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Received scam call from HMIR
    Oct
    2016
  • False call from pompous male
    Oct
    2016
  • Phone scam from fake taxman
    Oct
    2016
  • Fraud call turned into joke
    Oct
    2016
  • Female being assertive for info
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call posing as HMRC
    Oct
    2016
  • Suspicious HMRC call, hung up
    Oct
    2016
  • Received fraudulent call impersonating authorities
    Oct
    2016
  • Reporting scam HMRC phone call
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call from fake HMRC
    Oct
    2016
  • Received scam call, hung up
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call from fake HMRC
    Oct
    2016
  • Investigate and stop scam calls
    Oct
    2016
  • Disturbing scam call regarding taxes
    Oct
    2016
  • Fake call pretending to be HMRC
    Oct
    2016
  • Claimed scam lawsuit call on Saturday
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam caller claiming court debt
    Oct
    2016
  • Reported scam about arrest warrant
    Oct
    2016
  • Received scam call about court
    Oct
    2016
  • Warning of possible phone scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Received scam call, hung up
    Oct
    2016
  • Threatening call about HMRC court
    Oct
    2016
  • Robotic call about court case
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call about unpaid taxes
    Oct
    2016
  • Robot scam threat received, hilarious!
    Oct
    2016
  • Warning: Scam, do not engage
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call about urgent payment
    Oct
    2016
  • Blocking nuisance call advice needed
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call impersonating HMRC, urgent
    Oct
    2016
Number Of Searches: 404 Number Of Comments: 70 First Seen: 12 October 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bell Green(West Midlands) and Temple Grafton(Warwickshire).

01618503938 has 70 comments of which 32 x neutral and 38 x negative

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01618503938 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618503938 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving automated calls falsely claiming to be from HMRC, threatening legal action or arrest over unpaid taxes. Callers use intimidating tactics, including demands to press a button to speak to a “case officer” and requests for payment via vouchers, notably iTunes cards. Numerous recipients, including vulnerable and elderly individuals, have found these calls distressing. Genuine HMRC communications are confirmed to be by letter, never via threatening automated calls. The scam uses Manchester area codes and frequently hangs up abruptly when recipients engage. Victims are advised to avoid answering, never share personal or financial information, block the number through their provider, and report incidents to Action Fraud. Authorities are urged to take stronger action to halt these deceitful operations.

Reports on phone number 01618503938

8 years
Got a bunch of calls all with this automated voice telling me HMRC needed to get in touch about some fraud issue. Quite annoying really.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from this number earlier today, around 2:38pm on 09/12/2016. It was some automated voice pretending to be from Her Majesty's Customs & Revenue, saying we're being sued or something like that. No one gave a name, just told me to press 1 to speak to a customs officer. I didn’t press anything. No one in my house has received any emails, letters or calls about being sued by anyone. Obviously just a scam number, using a Manchester dialling code. Best thing is to steer clear of it and maybe get your phone company to block it if they can. The dodgy number is 01618504599.
Manchester
10 years
01618504599 is being used by the same awful people behind the 01618503938 calls. They ring with a recorded message about some tax prosecution stuff, just to scare folks into ringing them back. Then, as others have pointed out on this brilliant site, they try to scam you out of your cash by asking for iTunes vouchers. Honestly, these scammers are disgusting and should be taken to court for trying to cheat people. Perhaps the Watchdog programme could do a sting to catch them out?
Watchdog
10 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be HMRC, threatening me with arrest within half an hour unless I rushed out to Sainsbury’s and grabbed a £500 iTunes voucher. Total scam, beware!
HMRCSainsburyiTunes
10 years
I received a call claiming to be from HMRC, stating they were initiating some sort of report against me. The message prompted me to press one to connect with an advisor. When I did, a woman on the line informed me that they were in the process of preparing a lawsuit. Naturally, I pressed for more details, but she insisted they'd get back to me later. I explained that I was unwell and needed clarity immediately. She then suggested having my bank details handy for their next call. Feeling suspicious, I decided to contact HMRC directly, and they quickly confirmed it was all a scam.
HMRC
10 years
Received a rather dodgy message on my answerphone last week. I gave it a listen but then promptly cut it off. Honestly, HMRC wouldn't reach out like that, so just disregard it. I worry about the elderly; they might get frazzled and respond. We really need to put a stop to these scammers!
HMRC
10 years
If you've been affected, I strongly urge you to reach out to actionfraud.police.org to make them aware of the situation. My spouse recently received a call from this number, and it's crucial that the authorities are informed about the extent of these occurrences.
10 years
I received a rather alarming call claiming I owed taxes amounting to £2180 for the years 2005 to 2016. When I challenged them, suggesting it might be a scam, they persisted, insisting they were representatives from HMRC. They even went so far as to say that a police officer was just five minutes away, ready to come and arrest me! Naturally, I ended that conversation promptly. Thankfully, they haven't reached out to me again since that unsettling encounter.
HMRC
10 years
This number keeps ringing me up claiming to be from HMRC. It's so annoying and they should really be blocked. I tried calling them back, and sure enough, they said they were HMRC, but I ended the call straight away. I reached out to BT for help, but they couldn't do anything. Fed up with getting calls from this area code.
HMRCBT
10 years
Received a voicemail on my answering machine purporting to be from HMRC, asserting they were initiating legal proceedings against me. Utter nonsense, considering I pay my taxes through PAYE.

I've now blocked the number.
HMRCUtterPAYE
10 years
Today, this number called me but I didn’t pick up. When I checked my voicemail, there was an automated message about HMRC taking legal action against me (or maybe my partner, who can tell?!). It told me to press 1 to speak to my caseworker. I decided to search this number here and, just as I thought, it’s a scam. This site really helps to verify numbers and read others’ experiences because these calls can be pretty unsettling.
HMRC
10 years
My 77 year old uncle got a voicemail from 0161 850 3938 and it really shook him up, cause the caller sounded really threatening, saying something about HMRC being after him. Luckily, after checking this site out, I told him it was just a scam and told him to just cut the call if anyone claiming to be HMRC rings again.
HMRC
10 years
Some bloke called me trying to flog this weird, limp chicken? Couldn't make sense of it at all.
10 years
I recently received a rather alarming call claiming that I was under investigation by HMRC and that I needed to press 1 to speak with the case officer. It's clearly a scam, but it had me quite worried, particularly thinking about my parents. If they had answered it, they might have fallen for these dodgy tricks. These types of scammers really ought to face some serious consequences!
HMRC
10 years
Somebody called me sayin’ I had a warrant for my arrest, then asked me to pay up with £500 worth of iTunes cards. Total scam!
iTunes
10 years
Got a call from a number claiming to be HMRC, sending a scary automated message about a lawsuit and telling me to press one. They didn’t say who they were or where they were calling from. I stayed silent and the call just ended on its own. Honestly, HMRC really needs to step up and do something about these fake calls.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from someone claiming I've got a arrest warrant because I supposedly owe £1,288. They just hung up on me. So, I decided to ring HMRC and they told me I actually paid a bit too much, not owe anything! Total scam, stay careful everyone.
HMRC
10 years
I can't believe this is allowed at all. Surely, there's some sort of authority, like the communications regulator, that can step in and put a stop to it?
10 years
I just got a robo call saying it was from HMRC, the number showed as 0161 850 3938. I’m ex-directory, so it’s kinda worrying how they managed to find my number. I don’t have any business with HMRC, so I just hung up straight away.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from this number saying there was a lawsuit against me and to press one. When I pressed, the guy asked how he could assist me. I just said they called me, and he kept saying I pressed one and asked what I wanted, sounded really dodgy. I ended the call straight away. HMRC always contacts you by letter, never by phone. Total scam for sure. I’ll report the number but bet HMRC are already on it.
HMRC
10 years
Just got a really creepy call claiming HMRC is taking legal action against me. What’s bizarre is I actually visited the HMRC site not long ago to submit my Self Assessment tax return. Feels a bit off, makes me wonder if their system’s been cracked or something. Definitely not comfortable with this.
HMRC
10 years
Got a voicemail from an automatic system sayin exactly what everyone else mentioned.
10 years
I received a rather distressing call meant for my elderly mother, claiming she was facing court action from HMRC over some alleged debt. This kind of nonsense has got to end as it causes her a tremendous amount of anxiety.
HMRC
10 years
Really freaked me out, sounded threatening.
10 years
I got a voicemail on my home phone from a robotic male voice claiming that HMRC was taking legal action against me. I called back using 1471, but was greeted by an automated American woman’s voice instructing me to leave a message after the beep. It’s clearly a disgusting scam targeting those who might be easily misled.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call just like the one before, this person said they were from HMRC and said I had a court case coming up. They told me to press 1 to talk to someone about it. I just hung up straight away. The weird bit is I’ve been on the official HMRC site not long ago sorting my self assessment. Bit fishy or just coincidence?
HMRC
10 years
Got a dodgy robo call from someone claiming to be HMRC saying I’m being sued and to press 1. Total rubbish, blocked straight away!
HMRCPress
10 years
This morning, I got a rather pompous phone call from a chap claiming to be with HM Customs and Excise, saying they were building a case against me. I promptly told him I’d come by the office in person, to which a distinctly accented bloke interjected, stating, “Then we’ll have to arrest you.” After that, I dialled 1471 and a female voice merely asked, “How may we assist you?” At that point, I decided it was best to hang up. It dawned on me that this was nothing but a scam. I really appreciate your website; it’s a gem! I’m 77 years young and I must admit, I’m still a bit rattled!
HM Customs and Excise
10 years
7th November 2016. Just had a rather dodgy call claiming that I was involved in some legal matter with HMRC. The voice sounded like a machine-definitely a scam. HMRC wouldn't communicate like that, especially with anyone at home potentially answering the phone. I reached out to HMRC, and they informed me that numerous phone scams are doing the rounds. Be cautious with ANY correspondence, be it letters or emails, as some of them are complete fakes too.
HMRC
10 years
Just this morning, I got a call from 01618503938 and decided to jot it down. Later, I checked it out on "who called me" and soon found out it was a scam. That’s when I stumbled across your brilliant site. I’m really grateful for the info you provided, especially at my age of 77, it’s left me a bit rattled still! Thanks a lot for the help.
10 years
I got a call from a number like this one claiming HMRC was taking me to court. I hit 1 just to tell them off and then the line just cut out! As far as I’m aware, HMRC actually have been trying to reach me about a tax refund I’m due because I paid too much. So this seemed totally dodgy to me.
HMRC
10 years
I got this robo call saying HMRC were suing me and to press 1 to talk to some advisor. I just hung up straight away cause it sounded dodgy. Honestly, BT could easily block these calls but they never do, probably coz they profit from it. Maybe someone should sue BT for not stopping these scam calls and try to get some compensation - that might make them actually do something about it.
HMRCBT
10 years
I received an automated call claiming that HMRC intends to take legal action against me due to unpaid VAT! I had a hunch that this was utter nonsense.
HMRC
10 years
I just received a call which left a voicemail claiming that HMRC is poised to initiate legal proceedings against me. I didn't stick around to hear the whole thing and ended up deleting the message.
HMRC
10 years
When I noticed the number flashing on my phone, I chose not to pick up since it was obviously one of those annoying scam calls. Later, I checked my voicemail and found a message claiming to be from HMRC, stating that they were pursuing legal action against me. They urged me to press 1 to connect with my assigned case officer.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from 01618503938 saying they were from HMRC. They told me I owed £1200 in back taxes and threatened to jail me if I didn’t pay up. Definitely sounded like a scam.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from this number around 8.30 am today. They asked me to press 1 like usual, but as soon as I did, the call just cut off. Like others have mentioned, this needs looking into properly. It’s really worrying because vulnerable folks might easily get caught up in this and lose cash to these crooks.
10 years
I got a call earlier and the person left a voicemail telling me that HMRC's taking me to court soon. I didn't bother listening to the whole thing and ended up deleting the message straight away.
HMRC
10 years
This morning before 9am, one of my clients got a call from this number trying to pull off a scam. It was pretty clear what it was, but just to be safe they’re contacting HMRC to double-check everything’s alright.
HMRC
10 years
Honestly, HMRC really needs to get these folks into court immediately!
HMRC
10 years
This scam really ought to be looked into and dealt with by HMRC.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from this number earlier, and it was one of those automated messages claiming to be from HM Revenue & Customs. It said I’m involved in a legal case with them and to press 1 to talk to someone about it. I hung up straight away because they never used either mine or my husband’s full names, which they definitely would if it was legit. It really worries me that older folks living alone might fall for it and get seriously scared. I wish there was a way to stop these scams before they end up hurting someone.
HM Revenue and Customs
10 years
I got a call from a bloke who sounded really full of himself. He said he’d been trying to reach me about a court case involving the tax office. He told me to press 1 if I wanted to sort it out. I just hung up straight away.
10 years
I got a recorded call supposedly from the tax office saying they were building a case against me and I had to press '1' to talk to my case officer. So I pressed it. Then, a man with an Asian accent said HMRC was going to arrest me for not paying tax. I told him I pay PAYE, so there shouldn't be an issue. He got quite annoyed and warned me I'd be arrested in 30 minutes if I didn’t follow their instructions, but never told me what to do. I told him I didn’t trust that he was really from HMRC, and he just told me to hang up if I wasn’t convinced. Before I could respond, he ended the call.
Inland RevenueHMRC
10 years
Got a call around 2:35pm from some automated voice saying HMRC’s building a case on me. Complete nonsense if you ask me. The real HMRC would never ring up with a recorded message asking you to press 1 - they always send proper letters through the post.
HMRC
10 years
I received a rather alarming voicemail claiming that HMRC had lodged a case against me and instructed me to press 1 to get in touch with my case officer. Naturally, I rang the number back, and when a chap picked up, he simply asked who I was after and then promptly ended the call. Quite odd, I must say!
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from an Indian lady who was all rude and saying HMRC was suing me. I instantly spotted the scam. So I cheekily asked her if she could send over a lamb vindaloo, a couple of poppadoms and a big pilau rice. Needless to say, she just put the phone down.
HMRC
10 years
Got a recorded call today (25/10) saying HMRC was starting legal action against me, and to press 1 to talk to my "case officer". Used 1471 to get the number. Honestly think we should all report this to the regulator, it’s gotta stop.
HMRC
10 years
Got a really pushy woman on the line, kept trying to get me to give out my personal info.
10 years
Today (25/10), I got a voicemail saying HMRC were gonna take action against me and to press 1 to chat with my "case officer". I used 1471 and found out the number. I reckon there should be a serious complaint made to the Regulator about this.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from 01618503938 out the blue. The guy said they’d been attempting to reach me, but I wouldn’t drop my name. Then some bloke, quite pushy, accused me of scamming HM Revenue and Customs. Because I kept quiet, he warned I was gonna get arrested in 30 minutes. Proper stressful!
10 years
Just got the same call here! As soon as they asked me to press 1 to talk to someone, I just ended the call.
10 years
It’s high time HMRC took a good hard look at this scam situation. Honestly, is everyone losing their marbles? If it’s not about PPI, then it’s some tiresome spiel about a car crash from ages ago, or something along those lines. Whatever happened to all those calls telling us we’ve won some sort of prize from a Canadian lottery? I urge everyone to flag this nonsense to HMRC and hope they can put a stop to this ridiculous bother. It’s appalling just how much anxiety these dodgy characters are inflicting on innocent folks. They truly deserve a hefty dose of legal repercussions. Enough is enough with these nuisance calls!
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from a guy who didn’t really have any noticeable accent. He said he’d been trying to reach me and that HMRC were going to take me to court. He told me to press "1" to talk to whoever’s handling my case. I pressed it but then the line just went dead. I called 1471 afterwards and the number showing up was from Manchester.
HMRCManchester
10 years
On the 22nd of October, 2016, I had a rather unsettling experience when I received a voicemail from the number mentioned. The message claimed to be from an HMRC case officer, alleging that they were initiating a case against me and urging me to return their call. Naturally, I was puzzled as I had just reassured myself that all my tax matters were in order. It then struck me that the last time HMRC had raised a question, it was done via a written letter, not a phone call. This encounter not only left me feeling anxious but also seemed like a waste of my time. I'm truly relieved I took the initiative to research the number; it’s comforting to see that others have had similar experiences.
HMRC
10 years
So, I got a call from someone named Catherine Promise saying I owe HMRC £1286 for taxes from 2014/15. The weird thing is, she rang me at 12.43pm on a Saturday, which seemed odd already. She said she was calling from their main office in London, but my tax matters are handled somewhere else, not London. I didn’t waste time and just hung up on her straight away!
Catherine PromiseHMRCLondon
10 years
A person rang claiming to be from the magistrates court saying I owed £1200 to the inland revenue. When I asked for a letter as proof, they told me the magistrates court never sends letters about these things. I didn’t buy it and just ended the call.
Inland Revenue
10 years
Got a call saying there’s a court case waiting for me, and if I press 1 I’d be connected to the officer handling it. They claimed it was from the inland revenue. I hung up straight away, felt like a total con. Definitely dodgy, from Carpman.
Carpman
10 years
Got a call from someone saying I have a court date coming up, pressing 1 would connect me to the person handling it. They claimed it was about the tax office. I ended up hanging up since it seemed fishy to me. This was from a caller named Carpman.
Carpman
10 years
I’ve recently been informed that there’s an arrest warrant issued against me for supposedly owing £1200 in taxes. Can you believe it? I shot back and told them to come and fetch me! Afterward, I decided to ring up the police to report the matter and shared my information with them. They assured me it was all a scam. What a relief!
10 years
I received a rather dubious call claiming to be from the magistrates' court, stating that I had an outstanding debt of £1200 to the Inland Revenue. When I requested that they send me some written confirmation, they bizarrely responded that the magistrates' court doesn’t send out letters. Naturally, this raised alarm bells for me, so I ended the conversation!
Inland Revenue
10 years
Haha, I just received a rather amusing call where a robotic voice warned me about court proceedings. What a clever little scam you’ve got there, chaps!
10 years
Got a call on a Saturday saying there's a lawsuit filed against me and to press 1 to speak with them. Since the courts are closed then, it’s clearly a scam. Total rubbish.
10 years
I just received a rather alarming call, claiming to be from HMRC, threatening me with legal action. Quite concerning!
HMRC
10 years
I just had a rather unsettling automated call from this number, stating that the HMRC was initiating legal proceedings against me. Pressing '1' was suggested for additional details.
HMRC
10 years
I just had a rather unsettling call from an automated voice asserting that the tax authorities are attempting to pursue legal action against me. It prompted me to press one for assistance, but I promptly ended the call. Clearly, it’s a scam of some sort.
10 years
It’s a total con! Best to steer clear and avoid responding or hitting 1.
Best
10 years
I just received a call from someone claiming to be from the authorities, insisting that my mother-in-law has an outstanding debt of over £1200 and that she would be arrested in half an hour if the issue wasn’t resolved. When I tried to get more information or clarify whether it was a joke, they abruptly ended the call. Now, I can't reach them again. They didn't even provide any specifics about her name or any other pertinent details. Quite suspicious, wouldn’t you say?
10 years
My mother just received a rather alarming phone call claiming she owes £149 and will be taken into custody within half an hour. How can we prevent any further calls from this number?
10 years
My sibling just had a rather alarming phone call from this number, purporting to be from HMRC. They threatened him with immediate arrest over an outstanding tax bill of £1296! To add to the absurdity, they instructed him to procure £500 worth of iTunes vouchers. Can you believe that?
HMRC

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