01988717986
TimeLine☎️ 01988717986 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by IP Voice Networks Ltd. It is part of the phone block 1988717 with a prefix of 01988. The area code 01988 originates from Wigtown.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01988717986
- Received voicemail about arrest warrantApr
2025No answer; seems like spamApr
2025Fake caller; disconnected after silenceApr
2025Tax invasion scam targeting pensionersApr
2025Reporting scam calls; blocking numbersApr
2025Caller spam, no message leftApr
2025Scam call about fraud chargesApr
2025Blocked unknown number, no messageApr
2025Scam call pretending to be VodafoneApr
2025Warning: This number is fraudulentApr
2025Scottish number, blocked before answeringApr
2025Suspected scam; hung up callApr
2025HMRC should find scammersApr
2025April scam call blocked quicklyApr
2025Rude, unprofessional, refused address confirmationApr
2025Suspected scam call, now blockedApr
2025Unwanted call; user blocked numberApr
2025Scammers identified and blockedApr
2025No answer, call blockedApr
2025Call ignored; number blocked promptlyApr
2025Phone call flagged as scamApr
2025Unanswered call, now blockedApr
2025HMRC scam warning notedApr
2025Called frequently, reason unknownApr
2025Automatic voice; call ended earlyApr
2025HMRC scam claim, legal threatsApr
2025Scammers posing as customs officialsApr
2025HMRC scam: fake tax investigationApr
2025Number Of Searches: 78 Number Of Comments: 27 First Seen: 27 March 2025 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Dale Brow(Cheshire), Garvagh(Greater London), Pickering Beck(North Yorkshire) and West Ruislip(Greater London).
01988717986 has 27 comments of which 23 x neutral and 4 x negative
01988717986 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01988717986 👆 is reported as a scam call originating from Newton Stewart, Scotland, often claiming to be about serious legal issues like arrest warrants for tax evasion or fraud. Callers sometimes use a fake or automated voice and may pretend to be from organisations like Vodafone or H R C. Many people do not answer and block the number, as no genuine messages are left. It appears frequently on spam and scam lists, with users strongly advising to report and block this number. The calls are unwanted, suspicious, and believed to be attempts to trick or frighten recipients, especially those who do not deal with the mentioned companies or situations.
Reports on phone number 01988717986
1 yearI just got a voicemail from this number telling me there’s some warrant out there for my arrest over unpaid taxes. Pretty sure it’s a scam.1 yearI didn’t pick up but after having a look at the comments, seems like a load of spam to me.1 yearGot a call from +44 1988 717986 up in Newton Stewart, Scotland. It was this dodgy sounding voice claiming to be GABY, going on about energy stuff and wanting to speak to whoever owns the house. When I picked up, it was like some fake AI saying “hello, hello, you there?” I didn’t say a word and it just dropped the call. Proper scam vibes.Newton StewartScotlandGABY1 yearThis number rang me but I didn't pick up. There was no voicemail left or anything. After reading the reviews, I’ve blocked it as spam.1 yearGot a recorded call saying I supposedly have a warrant for fraud arrest. Totally a scam, don’t fall for it.1 yearI usually let my husband take calls for me but only when I’m actually waiting for someone to ring. I don’t pick up unknown numbers anymore since my number's on the TPS list. I always look up suspicious numbers online, and if it’s marked as a scam, I make sure to report it straight away. This one’s definitely getting blocked and reported like the rest.Telephone Preference Service1 yearI reckon this number's definitely dodgy.1 yearSo this number showed up as from Wigtown, Scotland, linked to IP Voice Networks or something. Didn’t even get a chance to pick up, blocked it straight away. No clue what it was about.WigtownScotlandIP Voice Networks1 yearDon't fall for it, this is definitely a scam. They said they were from Vodafone and wanted to discuss my contract, but I have no contract with Vodafone at all. If you get calls from this number, you should report it by sending a text saying "Call 01988 717986" to 7726, which is the official scam reporting service.Vodafone1 yearGot a call from someone saying they were with HRC, telling me there’s an arrest warrant out for me because of tax evasion. I’m a pensioner and don’t even pay tax, so I knew right away it was a scam.1 yearGot a call from a number I didnt recognise, no voicemail or anything, so I just put it on block.1 yearGot a call from someone saying they were from an energy firm and that I owned my home. I told them my number was flagged as a possible scam. She insisted they were legit and asked if I owned or rented. I just ended the call after that.1 yearIt's so frustrating, why can't HMRC track these people down? Loads of folks might actually believe it's genuine.HMRC1 yearGot a call from a woman named April, sounded Asian, saying she was from something called UK Choices. I cut her off quickly, told her I wasn’t interested, and was just starting to ask them to remove me from their list. Ended up blocking the number right away.April1 yearWhen I asked who was calling, instead of answering, they just snapped at me asking if I was hard of hearing. They already seemed to know my address, which I refused to confirm. His attitude was really off-putting, so I ended the call straight away.1 yearI’m really happy I checked the comments first, seems like a dodgy scam. They rang me at 10:50 on the 2nd of April 2025, so I’ve blocked the number now.1 yearI got a call from this number, so I just went ahead and blocked it straight away.1 yearJust got a call from what turned out to be scammers, blocked the number straight away.1 yearI just blocked the number straight away, never picked up.1 yearDidn’t pick up the call. After seeing the comments here, I’m relieved I didn’t. I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number now.1 yearToday at 11:59 am (2/4/25) my phone flagged the call as a scam.1 yearGot a call from this number at 11.02 today. Didn’t pick up and now it’s blocked!1 yearI’m not really sure why they rang me, but looks like they’ve been blowing up a bunch of other people too.1 yearIt was a recorded voice on the line. I hung up before the message even finished.1 yearJust like the other people here have said, they keep telling me they’re from HMRC and claim there’s some court case going on against me. Total scam, don’t fall for it.HMRC1 yearThey said they were from customs and revenue, telling me a letter they supposedly sent got sent back. They warned that legal action was about to start. Total scam!1 yearGot a call from someone saying they were from HMRC, saying I’m under investigation for some tax dodging or something. Proper panic moment, until I realised it was a total scam. They try to freak you out with all that talk about criminal charges and investigations. Don’t fall for it!HMRCSubmit Your Own Report (01988 717986)
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