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02079477772

☎️ 02079477772 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Colt Technology Services. It is part of the phone block 207947 with a prefix of 020. The area code 020 originates from London.

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020 7947 7772 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 02079477772

  • Felt pressured by persistent caller
    Feb
    2022
  • User believes comment is scam
    Mar
    2021
  • Avoid answering unknown callers
    Mar
    2021
  • Scam call - ignore it
    Mar
    2021
  • Warning sign for potential scam
    Feb
    2021
  • Immigration tax demand is scam
    Feb
    2021
  • Beware of fake HMRC calls
    Feb
    2021
  • Fraudulent payment demand, posed as official
    Feb
    2021
  • Unprofessional behavior, invasive telemarketing tactics
    Feb
    2021
  • Fraudulent HMRC call from spoofed number
    Feb
    2021
  • Received aggressive scam phone call
    Feb
    2021
  • Fake arrest warrant phone scam
    Feb
    2021
  • Warning about phone number scam
    Feb
    2021
  • Unclear meaning in a comment
    Feb
    2021
  • HMRC scam, confirmed by gov.uk
    Feb
    2021
  • Received scam call about tax warrant
    Feb
    2021
  • Issues with supposable HMRC account
    Feb
    2021
  • Scam involving fake tax payment
    Feb
    2021
  • Please confirm your question context
    Feb
    2021
  • Scam call pretending to be HMRC
    Feb
    2021
  • Convincing calls; hung up quickly
    Feb
    2021
  • Warrant for arrest, blocked number
    Feb
    2021
  • Scam call from HMRC reported
    Feb
    2021
  • Phone scam posing as tax agency
    Feb
    2021
  • Received scam call regarding tax payment
    Feb
    2021
  • Received scam call with threats
    Feb
    2021
  • Fraud scam from fake Hmrc
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning about HMRC scam calls
    Jan
    2021
  • Tax collection agency in UK
    Jan
    2021
  • United Kingdom tax authority
    Jan
    2021
  • Threatening call from fake officers
    Jan
    2021
  • Aggressive unsolicited phone call scam
    Jan
    2021
  • Avoiding panicked responses to scammers
    Jan
    2021
  • Reported threatening scam call to authorities
    Jan
    2021
  • UK tax agency exchange information
    Jan
    2021
  • Scam call about fake tax evasion
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning about scam tax call
    Jan
    2021
  • Tax scam call pressure, hang up
    Jan
    2021
  • Scam, inconsistent, untrustworthy service
    Jan
    2021
  • Phone scam warning, fake officer
    Jan
    2021
  • User comment: Identified as HMRC officer
    Jan
    2021
  • Scam call from supposed HMRC
    Jan
    2021
  • Phone scam saying tax fraud
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning about foreign scam phone call
    Jan
    2021
  • Received suspicious calls from scammers
    Jan
    2021
  • Automated American call scam, Indian woman
    Jan
    2021
  • Urgent payment request from HMRC
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning about potential fraudulent activity
    Jan
    2021
  • Received scam call seeking payment
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning about HMRC scam
    Jan
    2021
  • Threatening numbers, avoid at all
    Jan
    2021
  • Caution about suspicious tax call
    Jan
    2021
  • Scammed by fake HMRC calls
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning about insulting potential scammers
    Jan
    2021
  • False HMRC debt claim abuse
    Jan
    2021
  • Report fraudulent phone numbers, be cautious
    Jan
    2021
  • Scam involving payment of $1993
    Jan
    2021
  • Tax scam, report, community united
    Dec
    2020
  • Beware of HMRC scammers
    Dec
    2020
  • Provided phone numbers for contact
    Dec
    2020
  • Scam call threatening arrest for payment
    Dec
    2020
  • Beware of convincing phone scam
    Dec
    2020
  • Received scam call about tax
    Dec
    2020
  • Urgent call appearing to scam
    Dec
    2020
  • Suspected scam involving unpaid council tax
    Dec
    2020
  • Received suspicious call from fake inspector
    Dec
    2020
  • Scam call impersonating government agency
    Dec
    2020
  • Urgent warning about financial fraud
    Dec
    2020
  • Call was a scam impersonating HMRC
    Dec
    2020
  • Call from fake IRS scam
    Dec
    2020
  • Scam call about tax fraud
    Dec
    2020
  • Beware of attempted tax scam
    Dec
    2020
  • Scam call from fake HMRC
    Dec
    2020
  • Ignore calls from Chris Martin
    Dec
    2020
  • Unwanted repetitive calls, stop now
    Nov
    2020
  • Warning about scam phone calls
    Nov
    2020
  • Robotic message, potential tax scam
    Nov
    2020
  • Fraudulent callers posing as government
    Nov
    2020
  • Fraudulent about tax and solicitor
    Nov
    2020
  • Received scam calls impersonating HMRC
    Nov
    2020
  • Scammed by fake official call
    Nov
    2020
  • Received scam call, verified with HMRC
    Nov
    2020
  • Scam involving HMRC and money
    Nov
    2020
  • Call scam from fake court
    Nov
    2020
  • Scammers posing as HMRC officials
    Nov
    2020
  • User comments on realistic scam difficulty
    Nov
    2020
  • Phone, name, sort code, account
    Nov
    2020
  • User shares phone, name, bank details
    Nov
    2020
  • Confirmed scammer, professional scambaiter warns
    Nov
    2020
  • Tax fraud allegations reported to HMRC
    Nov
    2020
  • Phone scam: tax debt fraud
    Nov
    2020
  • Scam claiming tax mistakes, demands payment
    Nov
    2020
  • Caller threatened money, attempted fraud
    Oct
    2020
  • Scam call avoided by skepticism
    Oct
    2020
  • HMRC scam, fake arrest threats
    Oct
    2020
  • Scam call falsely claiming HMRC debt
    Oct
    2020
  • Husband scammed £2000 HMRC fake
    Oct
    2020
  • Scam call demanding immediate payment
    Oct
    2020
  • Scam calls threatening prison, blocked
    Oct
    2020
  • Scammers impersonating HMRC, very convincing
    Oct
    2020
  • Scam call mimicking tax authorities
    Oct
    2020
  • Scammers called twice with different numbers
    Sep
    2020
  • Possible tax scam involving phone call
    Sep
    2020
  • Threatening, nasty, demanding unpaid taxes
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam call, very convincing, warning
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam call; highly convincing, deceptive
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam calls threatening bank cancellation
    Sep
    2020
  • Scammers scare, manipulate for money
    Sep
    2020
  • Scammers easily fool many people
    Sep
    2020
  • HMRC scam warning, report all
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam warning: fake HMRC tax evasion
    Sep
    2020
  • HMRC scam ongoing, police involved
    Sep
    2020
  • HMRC scam, don't trust
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam impersonating HMRC, beware!
    Sep
    2020
  • Scammers fake HMRC payment request
    Sep
    2020
  • Wife fooled by scam call
    Aug
    2020
  • Scam phone call targeting vulnerable
    Aug
    2020
  • Scammer threatened jail, took money
    Aug
    2020
  • Scam call pretending HMRC officials
    Aug
    2020
  • Warning scam call mimic HMRC
    Aug
    2020
  • HMRC phone scam alert
    Aug
    2020
  • Scam warning; frustration, harsh wishes
    Jul
    2020
  • Warning: HMRC scammers, avoid!
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam call warning: aggressive, threatening
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam call about unpaid taxes
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam call: fake officer threat
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam call threatening tax payment
    Jul
    2020
  • Reporting issue to police advised
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam call about fake debt
    Jul
    2020
  • Tax scam threat; employer pays taxes
    Jul
    2020
  • Provided a UK phone number
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam pretending court fines demands
    Jun
    2020
  • HMRC scam, intimidating, police helped
    Jun
    2020
  • Scam call with foreign accents
    Jun
    2020
  • Scam call falsely demands tax payment
    Jun
    2020
  • Scammed after HMRC impersonation call
    Jun
    2020
  • London-based HRMC scam calls warning
    Jun
    2020
Number Of Searches: 619 Number Of Comments: 104 First Seen: 05 June 2020 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Barway(Cambridgeshire), Lower Stratton(Somerset), Plantation Bridge(Cumbria) and Welham Green(Hertfordshire).

02079477772 has 104 comments of which 95 x negative and 9 x neutral

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02079477772 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 02079477772 👆 is reported as a highly deceptive scam impersonating HMRC and the Queens Bench Division. Callers, often using Indian accents, aggressively claim victims owe thousands in unpaid tax, threatening arrest, asset seizure, and legal action. They employ sophisticated tactics including fake badge numbers, case references, and urging immediate payment via untraceable bank or escrow accounts. Many victims report distress, pressure to pay instantly, and refusal of legitimate procedures like receiving official letters or discussing charges. The number may appear legitimate on the caller ID, adding to its credibility. Authorities warn against sharing personal or financial information and advise hanging up and reporting such calls to Action Fraud. It is crucial to verify with official HMRC contacts before taking any action.

Reports on phone number 02079477772

5 years
Completely a con.
5 years
I received a call on the 25th of February 2021 from an individual with an Indian accent claiming that I was in debt to the tune of £1998. I strongly advise against answering the phone if this number rings!
5 years
Some bloke called Sam Parker, said he was from the Queens Bench Division, demanding £2000 for unpaid tax. Total scam, dont pick up if you get that call!
Sam ParkerQueen ’ s Bench Division
5 years
I GOT A CALL FROM SOMEONE ASKING ME TO PAY IMMIGRATION TAX AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. IT'S CLEARLY A SCAM. I CHECKED WITH MY UNIVERSITY AND THEY SAID THEY'D NEVER contact students like that! They always send letters first!!! Plus, THERE IS NO SUCH TAX AT ALL!!!
5 years
Got a call this morning at half past eight, some bloke going on about me owing £1900 and threatening to have me arrested. Proper scary stuff, said he was from the Queens Bench Division of HMRC. I don’t speak English very well and being a refugee, it really frightened me and my kids. Luckily, my support worker told me it’s just a scam.
HMRCQueen ’ s Bench Division
5 years
I got a call from someone saying they were from HMRC, but it was totally a scam. They tried to pressure me into paying up without sending any official email or court letter. They even threatened to send officers to my house. Honestly, just don't give them any info and hang up straight away. If you want, you can tell them off for all the people they've tricked.
HMRC
5 years
TOTAL SCAM!!!
5 years
Had 2 missed calls from this number. Just got a dodgy HMRC call about 10 minutes ago, they were using a fake mobile number.
HMRC
5 years
Got two calls from this number 02088064677 in just a couple days. They don’t seem to know the right wording, and they get super hyped if you mention how much money you’ve got in your account. They even rang me while I was doing jury duty. Wish there was a way to put these lot on trial instead!
5 years
02079477772 scammers calling about unpaid taxes. Don’t send them any money, it’s a rip off!!!
5 years
Bloody annoying!
5 years
Got a call from an Indian guy who claimed I had an arrest warrant 'cause my workplace supposedly messed up my taxes. He said I owed £2500 and could either get arrested at court or just pay up. Then he rang me from a different number and told me they were recording the call and watching me.
5 years
Had a dodgy call from someone saying I owed £3,000 to HMRC and they were threatening me with tax evasion charges. The weird part was they used the number listed on the gov.uk site to ring me back, so it sounded legit. I ended up speaking to Action Fraud, and they told me this scam is actually run from proper call centres. Pretty scary stuff.
HMRCAction Fraud
5 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Indian accent claiming I owed £2500 in tax. Same old story as others here - said I could sort it out in court or pay an out of court settlement. He rang again from a different number after calling from 07403754603. First, he said I had to pay, then he’d send a solicitor with paperwork showing where the fraud was. If I proved him wrong, I’d supposedly get my money back! Total scam!
5 years
They said they were from HMRC, like all the others here, saying I owed £2896 in taxes. Really pushy and scary. They tried to make it sound real by mentioning gov.uk.
HMRCgov. uk
5 years
This number has reached out to me twice in the past week, and I must say, they really do come across as quite credible. The first time they called, I mentioned wanting to go over their claims with my daughter, and just like that, they hung up. Quite telling, if you ask me!
5 years
0207947 77772 called me saying I had a warrant out for my arrest. They gave me a couple of choices but I didn’t buy it. I’ve blocked the number now.
6 years
I got a call from someone with an Indian accent telling me I owed £1947 and that I’d be arrested right away if I didn’t pay. I hung up as soon as he started saying he was trying to help me sort the payment. Later, he rang me again from 020 7847 7772 but I just ignored it. It’s quite shocking and frightening, especially during this pandemic, to get calls like that threatening you to pay up immediately. I’ve reported everything to HMRC.
HMRC
6 years
Got a call from someone saying they’re Michael Vaughan, claiming to be from HMRC. They told me I owe £1947 and must pay up or face court action. Pretty suspicious if you ask me.
Michael VaughanHMRC
6 years
Got a call from 01484707625, bloke speaking with an Indian accent. He sounded proper serious, saying I owed £2800 because of some tax errors and if I didn’t pay, they’d put a warrant out for me. Felt well scary as he even gave another number (0207 947 7772), claiming it was the government trying to prove he was legit. Ended up hanging up when I told him I had no debts, no job, and no cash.
6 years
HMRC calling me was a total scam.
HMRC
6 years
So I got a call saying I owed HMRC a big amount and they threatened to cancel my passport and freeze my bank stuff. When I figured out it was a scam, they asked me to send cash to a certain account. I refused, then another guy with an Indian accent called acting like he was the police, telling me they’d be at my place in 40 minutes. He was really pushy but the moment I said I spoke to actual HMRC and it was a scam, he started babbling weird stuff and I just ended the call.
HMRC
6 years
Oh, that number is definitely HMRC.
6 years
It was HMRC calling me.
6 years
I got a really scary call today from someone claiming to be 'HMRC', calling himself 'James Brown' along with a 'High Court officer' named 'Alexander Lee'. They said there was some affidavit against me and threatened me with severe punishments like frozen bank accounts, confiscated passports and all ID, plus an arrest within the hour and possible jail time. Then they told me to pay the owed amount into an account under the name "Marry Clark," who they said was my solicitor. That’s when I knew something was off.
HMRCJames BrownHigh CourtAlexander LeeMarry Clark
6 years
Happened to me too. They called back with an Indian accent. Said I owed £2986 in unpaid taxes. Told me if I didn’t pay right away they'd take me to court. Kept pushing me to give my bank details. Proper aggressive scam. Numbers 02079477772 02037456524 01484293457 beware!
6 years
Simon Mathews and Eric Forster called me with a really pushy HMRC scam, which honestly scared me a lot. They told me they were shutting down all my accounts and would take me to court. Luckily, I got my head straight and told them I would ring the cops, then they just dropped the call.
HMRCSimon MathewsEric Forster
6 years
Shawn Grimes called with an Indian accent, sounded really menacing and kept saying I'd be taken to court for tax evasion. I’ve gone ahead and reported it to both the police and HMRC.
Shawn GrimesHMRC
6 years
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, usual calls.
6 years
Got a call from 01147002294 saying I was being taken to court for tax evasion and I had to pay £2968 straight away or face legal action the next day. They said my passport would be taken too. They told me to go to a gov website and enter an Escrow account number. The guy threatened that if I hung up, the court case would go ahead the next day. There was loads of noise, sounded like a busy call centre. Please spread the word about these scams, it’s awful how they prey on vulnerable people, especially during these times. I hung up and then got 7 missed calls from 02079477772.
Escrow
6 years
Got a call from 01147002294 saying I was being taken to court for not paying tax and owed £2968 right away or else I’d get court papers and my passport seized. They told me to go to a government website and enter some kind of Escrow account info. The bloke on the phone said if I hung up I'd be in trouble the next day. There was a lot of noise on the line like a busy call centre. Please spread the word about these scammers, especially in times like these when they target people who might be struggling. I hung up and then got 7 missed calls from 02079477772.
Escrow
6 years
Just like others said, got a recorded call telling me to ring back, they said I was in trouble for tax fraud with an Indian accent. They kept pushing me to pay 2986 quid to sort it out without going to court. Threatening to take my passport and block my bank stuff. It was so stressful. I only snapped out of it when he brought up something about an ESCROW account. I ended the call, then he rang again but when I asked how many folks he’d conned that day, he cut off straight away!
6 years
Absolutely a con, just like everyone else has mentioned! My son tried returning the call to settle up after we figured it all out, and they couldn’t even recall the figure they initially demanded! What a bunch of crooks!
6 years
Someone claiming to be from HMRC called me.
6 years
02079477772 / 01484744554. Claimed to be Officer Mr Harris, badge number 9976724GH from Queens Bench Division. Watch out, it’s a total scam. He asked me to send £1593 to two accounts: 23-69-72/21325182 and 23-69-72/26764377 under the name JACEK PATA. Seemed like a proper officer but got really pushy when I tried to check his details. Threatened me with court and prison. Had an Indian accent. Hope these scammers get caught and face the consequences soon!
. HarrisQueens Bench DivisionJACEK PATA
6 years
This happened to me too. I got a call from 02079477772 and chatted with someone named Stella Forster. She actually sent me a warrant with my info and a proper QR code. These folks are really clever and will stress you out big time. They played on the fact I’ve got an ongoing case with HMRC to confuse me. Luckily, I’ve been able to recover some cash already. BE CAREFUL, everyone!
Stella ForsterHMRC
6 years
I've had calls from this number and 0114 700 1554, saying I owed nearly £3000 because of tax fraud and other stuff, and that I'd need to use my student finance to sort it out. They said they'd pay it back since I'm a student. They even threatened me with court, a £12000 fine, and 120 days in jail if I didn’t comply. The voice was foreign, and the voicemail was a pre-recorded message with an American female accent. It sounded so real I nearly fell for it, thinking it was from the high court. Don’t be tricked. I just hung up, but they rang me back from 020 7947 7772 and 01453 000 000.
6 years
02079477772 just called me today with the same story, I almost fell for it. The guy said his name is Robin Patel, likely a fake name, and threatened me with court and arrest if I didn’t pay up. They tell you not to hang up and try to force you into paying some virtual account that can’t be traced. They also send proof through WhatsApp numbers which is totally dodgy. These scammers need to be stopped quick!
Robin PatelWhatsApp
6 years
I picked up a call and an automated voice with an American accent started talking about an arrest warrant against me (no name mentioned or anything). At the end it told me to press 1, then a woman with an Indian accent answered but the line was so bad I couldn’t hear her properly, then the call dropped. Soon after, the same woman called back asking, “Can you hear me now?” I said yes and she asked for my full name. I replied “No, not yet, I don’t even know who you are,” and she just hung up on me right in the middle of what I was saying. Really strange. 😕
6 years
I got a call from Officer Anthony Clark at HMRC, saying I owed some tax. He gave me this account info to pay into: Elena Stroia, Sort Code 40-11-84, Account Number 61225650. Seems a bit fishy to me.
Anthony ClarkHMRCElena Stroia
6 years
Fraud call.
6 years
Some bloke rang me up saying I owed £3786 and if I didn’t cough up, they’d take me to the High Court, freeze my bank account and even take my passport off me.
6 years
Classic HMRC scam here. The name attached to the bank account is KEVIN RACZ, and it’s with Monzo bank. Looks dodgy to me.
HMRCKevin RaczMonzo Bank
6 years
I had a similar experience with these numbers-quite menacing and off-putting! I’ve also encountered 0114700149 and 02079477772. Take heed and steer clear of them at all costs!
6 years
My lad got a call from someone saying they were from HMRC and that he had £4000 in unpaid taxes. Problem is, the dates they mentioned were when he was still at school. They told him to call back that number, so we haven’t checked if it’s a dodgy premium line yet. DON’T PAY ATTENTION TO ANY VOICEMAILS LEFT BY THIS NUMBER.
HM Revenue and Customs
6 years
That hmrc scam call was proper intimidating, sounded so sure of themselves.
HMRC
6 years
Got a call from someone saying they were HMRC, saying my missus owed almost £5,000. They were really rude and threatening, telling her she’d be spending time in jail. She ended the call and then they called back from a different number, annoyed she’d hung up. She did it again, and now we’ve reported it to the real HMRC.
HMRC
6 years
morning all, i need to report these numbers 02079477772 and 01147001545. we keep getting calls from them, even tho the police are aware and doing something about it. the bloke said his name was peter williams and mentioned case sg112186 hmr. it felt ridiculous when he claimed we owed £3,900.86 - that’s loads! please be careful and don’t get caught out by these scammers, they’re a right nuisance.
Peter Williams
6 years
This number is sketchy, they tried to charge me 1993 today from my bank, says the account belongs to ANA Maria.
ANA Maria
6 years
Those HMRC scammers are at it again, really annoying!
HMRC
6 years
I received a rather alarming phone call claiming that I owed them £2,982. They threatened me with arrest if I didn’t settle the amount immediately. I was utterly terrified and convinced for a moment, but then it hit me - it was all a con! They blustered about freezing my bank account and insisted I pay up right away, alleging they were from HMRC. It’s astonishing how brazen these scammers can be!
HMRC
6 years
Got a call from someone named Peter James, said it was about an income tax audit. Proper stressed me out, said I owed about £4000 in unpaid tax and I had to sort it immediately. Then he asked me to fib to my bank about why I was transferring a big sum of cash. Definitely felt dodgy.
Peter James
6 years
Some idiot saying hes Chris Martin wanting me to cough up £2900 for not paying council tax from 2014-2019, even tho I live with my folks and I’m just a student lololol
Chris Martin
6 years
Got a call from this number, some bloke claiming to be Inspector Peter James. He gave a badge number 523011 and said I needed to send money via an ESCROW account online. Seems dodgy to me.
Peter James
6 years
Got a call from 02079477772 saying they were from HMRC. They threatened to send the police after me because I wouldn't give them my national insurance number and called me a criminal.
HMRC
6 years
Got a call from some bloke who was all mumble and said he was from HMRC. He reckoned I owed them money from the last 6 years or something. Then he started asking for my address and insurance number, all my personal info. Felt a bit dodgy to me.
HMRC
6 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be HMRC saying I’m going to court for tax fraud. They sounded a bit puzzled when I told them I didn’t have a tax solicitor and that I get paid through PAYE.
HMRCPAYE
6 years
Got a call from John Martin ID 0429188 and Christopher Craig claiming to be from Queens Bench, trying to con me into handing over 25% of some "tax errors made by my accountant." They had heavy Asian accents and sounded like they were in a busy call centre, insisting I pay right away or face £30k in court fines. They threatened that the police would arrest me and bailiffs would show up at my house later that day. At first it sounded pretty legit since they had some info, but luckily I kept the call going while I quickly checked things online.
John MartinChristopher Craig
6 years
I just got a call from a bloke who sounded really scary, said he was from HMRC. He told me my employers hadn’t paid my taxes for 5 years and I needed to pay £1800 straight away or else I’d be arrested and my bank account frozen. He wanted my bank details but obviously I didn’t give them. He also said if I ended the call, it’d be too late and I’d get arrested. Watch out, folks!
HMRC
6 years
Chris Martin has called me a few times, honestly would tell everyone to ignore his number.
Chris Martin
6 years
02079477772 rang me ystdy wth the same story u gave, and now they’re at it again today. Called this morn and just now as well. Can we pls put an end to this rubbish?
6 years
I got calls from 02039971561 and they left a voicemail saying they were doing an investigation. Then later, someone called me from 02079477772 and told me about a tax issue and even mentioned jail if I didn’t pay up. I looked up the numbers on here and was really shocked - it’s all fake! It’s pretty scary and felt so real at first. Please be careful and always double-check who’s calling you!
6 years
Got a call at 10:38 this morning from 0203784657 claiming to be from HMRC. When I called back, a man named Henry Klien directed me to a senior tax officer called Simon Matthews (02079477772). The person who actually answered was Henry Klien. He gave me a badge number - 231998 - and a case number. They threatened I’d be arrested within two hours if I didn’t pay £5,000. He kept me on the line the whole time, not even letting me take a break. Told me to fib to the bank about why I was transferring money to an unknown account, and insisted on staying on the phone while I was at the bank.
HMRCHenry KlienSimon MatthewsHenry
6 years
Got a call on 23rd Nov from someone named Jonathan Higgins. It felt so real and honestly quite frightening. I told them to ring me back later, but while waiting I phoned HMRC myself and they confirmed I didn’t owe anything at all. The caller was threatening me with a £3989 payment or else I’d face court, which could cost me up to £40,000. Since then, I've had a couple more calls but now I've blocked the number.
Jonathan HigginsHMRC
6 years
02079477772 This is a dodgy call pretending to be from HMRC. They'll try to get you to send money to some bank account, saying it’s to cover unpaid taxes and stop you from getting arrested. Don’t fall for it!
HMRC
6 years
I got a call from 02079477772 and spoke to a guy named John Martin who claimed to be from the courts, saying I owed £3986 in unpaid tax. He told me I had to pay £255 right away or they’d take legal action. Luckily my manager got involved, asked loads of questions, and then John just hung up. Definitely a scam, so watch out for this number!
John MartinJohn
6 years
This phone number is associated with a bunch of con artists who primarily engage in what’s often termed the 'HMRC scam.' As the title implies, they masquerade as officials from HMRC and attempt to intimidate individuals into believing they've committed a serious offence. Best to steer clear of them altogether!
HMRC
6 years
Total scam, but it’s super convincing and pretty tricky to spot.
6 years
The number 02079477772 keeps coming up, belongs to Claudiu Menea, with sort code 23-69-72 and account number 25695655. Just thought I’d share!
ClaudiuMenea
6 years
I can tell you for sure this is a total scam, no need to stress, they're not legit. I’ve spent ages messing with this number as a scambaiter, calling it like 50+ times just to tie them up. These scammers might be improving, but it’s definitely a con.
6 years
02079477772 Claudio Menea Sort code 23 69 72 Account number 25695655
Claudio Menea
6 years
I received a call from the number 01615214850, and during the conversation, they transferred me to someone based in London. They were making some serious claims about tax fraud and mentioned that there had been reports of criminal activity sent to HMRC concerning customs and taxation. Quite concerning if you ask me!
LondonHMRC
6 years
So I got a call from some woman saying I owe £3000 in unpaid taxes. Sounded like a total scam to me. She gave me a case number, a badge number, and said her name was Anna Williams. Definitely dodgy!
Anna Williams
6 years
I got a phone call too, saying I owed £3000 in unpaid taxes. They warned me that if I didn’t pay right away, the police would be at my door and I’d end up in custody for two days before a hearing. I nearly went to the bank to sort it out, but luckily the lady there felt something was off about the payment, and my husband also thought it sounded dodgy. Because of them, I didn’t end up losing that cash.
6 years
Got a call from +44 20 3350 1599, left a voicemail too. Also no caller ID on 0207 947 7774. It was one of those HMRC scams, they were threatening arrest over supposed tax issues from 2014 and 2019. They kept pushing that I owed nearly £3000 and said if I paid half now, the rest would be dropped. The fake officers called themselves Peter James and Andrew Lobo, both claiming to have official badge numbers. The voices sounded like Indian men and they sounded pretty convincing, but definitely a scam.
HMRCPeter JamesAndrew Lobo
6 years
So today I got a call from 01615213245, someone pretending to be from HMRC and customs. They claimed I owe £32,000 and said I ignored an official letter they supposedly sent me. Then they demanded I pay at least £10,000 by tonight or the police would get involved, my bank account would be frozen and I’d be blacklisted. The background sounded like they were in a noisy café or something. After I hung up, I got two calls from 020 7947 7772 but I didn’t answer them. Total scam if you ask me.
HMRC
6 years
Today I received a couple of calls and voicemails threatening me with jail time and saying they’d cancel my bank and credit cards over a tax debt of £2900. The whole thing was really disturbing. One call came from a London number and the other from Manchester, so I just blocked both straight away. When they started up, I told them I’d ring HMRC to verify everything, which got me off the line. Weirdly, they also claimed to be from the Queen’s bank or something like that 🤨.
LondonManchesterHMRCQueen
6 years
Got a call from 02079477772 today, claiming I owed £4970 in back taxes and that there were some “serious” accusations against me. They said it was my responsibility to submit the right tax forms every year, which isn't true since I'm a teacher and my school handles that for me. I was trying to put our toddler down for a nap when I got the call, so I asked my husband to come home early from work to help. It's really unsettling because just yesterday I’d phoned HMRC to discuss my tax codes, so I naturally thought this call was linked to that. Absolute nightmare.
HMRC
6 years
I got a call from 01615466075 and I wasn’t having it, told them straight up they were scammers. Then they rang me again but this time from 02079477772 saying something about courts. Pretty dodgy if you ask me.
6 years
Hi there, I recently got a call from this number 02038808077. They told me I owed £4987 in tax because there was an error made either by me or my employer in the tax calculations. They mentioned a bloke named Andrew Lobo, with an ID 523983, and a case number the same as his ID. Then they put me through to someone called Joe Martin, with a batch number 99040. After that, Joe Martin phoned me back from a different number.
Andrew LoboJoe Martin
6 years
Pretty aggressive and rude on the phone, they were demanding cash for supposed back taxes I supposedly owe.
6 years
I got loads of calls from this number all in a row, saying I owe a huge amount and they were going to shut down my bank account. Scary thing is, they seemed to have my full name, where I live, and even my National Insurance number! No clue how they got that. I've reported it to HMRC because it felt really threatening. Honestly, just block the number and don’t share any details with them. This is seriously dodgy stuff!
National InsuranceHMRC
6 years
I was really shaken up when these guys called me today. Honestly, it’s terrifying how they try to freak you out just to make you hand over cash for nothing. It’s just cruel and nasty behaviour. I get that some might be in a tough spot financially, but come on... there’s gotta be a better way. Messing around with people like that? Totally deserves bad luck back.
6 years
Someone mentioned in a comment that this scam pretending to be from HMRC was reported to the police back on 24th June 2020. I personally got a call on 4th September 2020 and also made a report to Hertfordshire police. It's a bit disappointing that this kind of scam is still happening a couple months after the initial report. Fingers crossed they manage to catch the people behind it.
HMRCHertfordshire
6 years
Just a heads up about 02079477772, it’s a proper scam. They’re linked to 02030482963 too. They ring you pretending to be from HMRC and start threatening legal action unless you pay a solicitor quickly. They sound legit and the number looks like it’s from the official HMRC site, but it’s all a trick. Don’t get caught out by this!
HMRC
6 years
Be wary of this number-it’s a complete con! They’re masquerading as HMRC and Tax Investigations, trying to intimidate you into believing you owe them money and then coaxing funds out of you. Don’t fall for their tricks!
HMRC and Tax Investigations
6 years
Got a call from someone claiming to represent HMRC, demanding I pay money into Sort Code 040075 and Account 51990806. The phone number they used was 02030485201. Definitely a scam, watch out!
HMRC
6 years
My missus got a call from someone who said they were Officer Peter James. She started to believe it but luckily I was nearby and overheard the chat as I walked into the kitchen. I told her to tell them to jog on straight away. They were saying she was gonna get arrested or something!
Peter James
6 years
I got a voicemail from this number saying HMRC was trying to get in touch. When I rang back, they convinced me that bailiffs had been sent out by the courts to collect some unpaid tax and I had to pay straight away. They said I couldn’t use a card and had to send the money through a solicitor who would sort it with HMRC. I was nearly caught out but my daughter phoned me just in time and told me to end the call. I can’t even think about how many elderly or vulnerable folks they’ve scammed like this.
HMRC
6 years
I received an automated phone message from 02045135908 supposedly telling me to urgently contact HMRC. Another number that called me around the same time was 02079477772, which actually does appear on the government site, so I started to feel a bit unsure. They claimed to be officers named Danny Watson, batch number 521983, and Chris Martin, batch number 990403. Thankfully, I caught on just in time. They were surprisingly convincing. Just a heads up - don’t hand over any cash!
HMRCDanny WatsonChris Martin
6 years
I got a call too from that 02039642635 number, and they pretended to be from HMRC. Honestly, be careful everyone, these lot are really harmful!
HMRC
6 years
Got a call saying I owed nearly £5000 and could end up in jail if I didn’t sort it in a couple of hours. Honestly, I really wish these scammers would just get run over or something. So annoying!
6 years
Got a ring from 02079477772 claiming to be from HMRC. Totally dodgy, don’t hand over any info to them, they’re a right scam!
HMRC
6 years
Got a call from 0161 5137446 first, then they switched me over to 0207 9477772. The guys sounded Indian and said their names were Peter James and Anthony Clark. They gave some badge numbers and a case ID, claiming I owed nearly £5000 in unpaid tax. They told me they’d sent a registered letter three months ago about this, but I never got anything. They got pretty hostile, threatening to accuse me of tax fraud if I didn’t comply. I contacted the police, who told me to report it to Action Fraud, which I’m doing now. Watch out for this scam!
Peter JamesAnthony ClarkAction Fraud
6 years
Got a call a minute ago from 02079477772 - some bloke with an Indian accent telling me I’m supposed to pay £4729 in back taxes from 2014 up to 2018. The guy was really pushy and got all defensive when I asked how this was even possible. Quite unpleasant, honestly.
6 years
About three quarters of an hour ago, I got a call from a lady speaking with an Indian accent who introduced herself as Officer Rachel Woods. She told me I was being investigated for tax fraud and evasion. She went on to say there was an arrest warrant out for me due to £3300 I supposedly owe. She warned that my bank accounts would be frozen, and my car and home were in danger, plus my passport and driving licence would be taken off me. At one point, she even claimed my phone was being watched and when I mentioned someone else at home, she threatened to report it to the police.
Rachel Woods
6 years
Yesterday I got a call saying I owe nearly £3000 in back taxes. They warned that if I don’t sort it out, I'll end up in court, and if I lose, the fine could be over £35,000. It sounded really scary!
6 years
This happened to me as well. Do you think I should report it to the police?
6 years
Hey folks, the same thing happened to me. I ended up chatting with this guy who claimed to be Chris Martin, but with a weird Indian accent - obviously not the real deal, lol. He said I owed £4200 from way back, like 2014 to either 2018 or 2019. After he spent about ten minutes spouting nonsense, I told him I’d check with my accountant and then I was about to end the call. That’s when his tone got all aggressive and loud. So yeah, I just hung up right away. Watch out for this number: 02079477772.
Chris Martin
6 years
Got a call from 01615135349 first, then they told me to check 02079477772, which supposedly belongs to the Queens Bench Division at The Royal Courts of Justice - showed up on my phone screen too. Two guys called Christopher Craig and Anthony Clark answered, one with an African accent and the other Indian. They pressured me to cough up £3186 for alleged taxes, saying if I didn’t, I’d face court and even higher costs. Absolute scumbags preying on people who don’t know any better.
Queens Bench DivisionThe Royal Courts of JusticeChristopher CraigAnthony Clark

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