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02086386287

☎️ 02086386287 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED. It is part of the phone block 208638 with a prefix of 020. The area code 020 originates from London.

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+442086386287+44 20 8638 6287020 8638 6287+44-20-8638-6287

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020 8638 6287 Tagged as:

ministry of justice hmrc uk moj simon miller susan wang ministry of defence london nigel cole action fraud

TimeLine of events for phone number 02086386287

  • HMRC scam call; reported promptly
    Sep
    2022
  • Phone number inquiry or identification
    Jan
    2022
  • Persistent calls from Ministry of Justice
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller claimed fake justice ministry
    Apr
    2019
  • Government refund scam, hung up
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller claimed Justice Ministry refund
    Apr
    2019
  • Hanged up on the caller
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller scam pretending Ministry of Defence
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from fake ministry
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from Ministry of Justice
    Apr
    2019
  • Unknown number, rented, no message
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call about fake refund
    Apr
    2019
  • Hang up on them, same experience
    Apr
    2019
  • Asian man scam call alert
    Apr
    2019
  • Simon Miller asked to charity
    Apr
    2019
  • Phone scam involving fake government taxes
    Apr
    2019
  • Ministry justice refund scam warning
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from government refund
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call, user played along
    Apr
    2019
  • Simon Miller scammer exposed, frustrated
    Apr
    2019
  • No message left after call
    Apr
    2019
  • Obvious scam call, quickly blocked
    Apr
    2019
  • Scammer called; user ended call
    Apr
    2019
  • Suspicious scam call, confrontational, dangerous
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call, argument, sudden hang-up
    Apr
    2019
  • Suspicious scam call, definitely unconvincing
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam involving cheque delivery promise
    Apr
    2019
  • Scammer alert: block this number
    Apr
    2019
  • Dodgy caller, ended call abruptly
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller hangs up; call fails
    Apr
    2019
  • Scammer poses as HMRC caller
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller Desmond Lewis, Asian accent
    Apr
    2019
  • No message left; number blocked
    Apr
    2019
  • Susan Wang MOJ tax scam
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller with unclear accent scams
    Apr
    2019
  • User warns call is a scam
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call asking gift cards
    Apr
    2019
  • Fraud call reported, demands ID
    Apr
    2019
  • Reported number to fraud police
    Apr
    2019
  • Robot call blocked by blocker
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam caller, hung up, suspicious
    Apr
    2019
  • Suspicious call; possible scam alert
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call warning, protect elderly
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam caller not speaking properly
    Apr
    2019
  • Harassing caller angrily insults partner
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call, pretended to comply
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call, aggressive response given
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller from 02085495036 hung up
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call, fake refund claim
    Apr
    2019
  • Asian scammer, possible fraud alert
    Apr
    2019
  • Unwanted calls from unknown number
    Apr
    2019
  • No message, no call blocking
    Apr
    2019
  • Female scam call, hung up
    Apr
    2019
  • Suspicious caller hung up quickly
    Apr
    2019
  • No answer; scam call confirmed
    Apr
    2019
  • Misplaced insurance, phone comment confusion
    Apr
    2019
  • Unwanted persistent calls, frustrating experience
    Apr
    2019
  • Number active, same Ministry scam
    Apr
    2019
  • Silent call likely from scammer
    Apr
    2019
  • Fake Ministry call, verbal abuse
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call targeted elderly parents
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call; false Ministry claim
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam caller, overcharged, not bright
    Apr
    2019
  • Suspected scam call, no message
    Apr
    2019
  • Fake Ministry of Justice scam
    Apr
    2019
  • Fake Ministry of Justice scam
    Apr
    2019
  • Fake call scam, blocked number
    Apr
    2019
  • User reports receiving silent calls
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller falsely claimed loan mortgage
    Apr
    2019
  • No message was left
    Apr
    2019
  • Asked about owners; told no
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call, bad line, noise
    Apr
    2019
  • Fake government call, hung up
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from Ministry of Justice
    Apr
    2019
  • Sounds like a Ministry call center
    Apr
    2019
Number Of Searches: 18 Number Of Comments: 69 First Seen: 04 April 2019 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Blackshaw Moor(Staffordshire), Church Village(Rhondda Cynon Taff), New Brighton(Wrexham), Stonehaugh(Northumberland) and Whitletts(East Ayrshire).

02086386287 has 69 comments of which 45 x negative and 24 x neutral

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02086386287 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 02086386287 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving callers falsely claiming to represent government departments such as HMRC or the Ministry of Justice. Callers often assert that the recipient is owed significant refunds, commonly around £3,000, related to bank overcharges. They frequently request personal identification details or demand payment of a supposed tax via purchasing gift cards, typically Google Play cards. The calls are recognised by varied accents, predominantly South Asian, and often involve rude or aggressive behaviour when challenged. Numerous victims have identified the numbers as linked to call centres, sometimes overseas, and advise blocking and reporting to authorities. There are consistent warnings to remain vigilant, avoid sharing personal information, and never pay upfront fees in response to such unsolicited contacts.

Reports on phone number 02086386287

4 years
Got a prerecorded voice claiming to be from HMRC, saying if I didn’t act fast I’d face legal trouble. They asked me to press a number to talk to someone. I hung up straight away since I’ve heard this type of thing before and have already reported it to HMRC.
HMRC
7 years
They keep ringing me up. If I’m not wrong, it’s supposed to be the “Ministry of Justice” or something like that.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Got a call from some bloke who said his name was Matt - I reckon that’s short for mahatma or something. He claimed to be from the Ministry of Justice. I wasn’t buying it one bit, told him off in no uncertain terms, then just ended the call.
MattMinistry of Justice
7 years
Got another call from some bloke claiming the government owes me £2000 back. He even knew my name. Ended the call straight away. Surely if it’s legit, it’d come from an official government number you can check. If it seems a bit too good, it usually is. Proper dodgy scam. Not impressed 👎
7 years
Just like I've mentioned before, I ended the call with him.
7 years
I didnt get the name of the lady but she said she was calling from the Ministry of Justice. She claimed the UK government was giving back £3000 for bank fees. I told her I'd never paid any bank fees so how could I be overcharged? She just repeated the same thing again, then I laughed and she ended the call.
Ministry of JusticeUK
7 years
Received a call on a Saturday at ten in the morning from someone claiming to represent "The Ministry of Justice." I kept insisting he was a fool, and he eventually disconnected the call.
The Ministry of Justice
7 years
Got a call from some bloke named "Michael Thomson" with a funny Asian accent claiming to be from the "Ministry of Justice". He said I was owed £3,300 for bank charge refunds. I just laughed at him and told him I’m not daft, then he quickly hung up.
Michael ThomsonMinistry of Justice
7 years
Received a phone call from someone called "Sam" claiming to be from the "Ministry of Justice". He told me there was a claim made under my name about refunding bank fees. He mentioned an amount around £2,800. I quickly ended the call and entered the number into BT Call Protect to block it.
SamMinistry of Justice
7 years
I chose not to pick up since the number wasn't saved in my contacts, but the area code suggests it’s from London, where my family lives. Curiously, they didn’t bother leaving a message. I appreciate the insights shared by others, as it reaffirms that this appears to be a “virtual” number being used by someone.
London
7 years
A guy with an Asian accent rang me up, asking for me by name and said he got my details from the Ministry of Justice. I didn’t go along with it once I sussed out it was dodgy, told him to send it in writing and then I just ended the call.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Absolutely, I had the same experience on 25th April 2019. Just cut the line on them.
7 years
No shocker there, it turned out to be Simon Miller and I told him to donate my £3000 to a charity instead.
Simon Miller
7 years
A bloke named "Simon Miller", sounded Asian, rang up saying I’d somehow been charged £3000 by my bank. Who’d have guessed? Clearly Simon did! I humoured him for a bit till he got annoyed and just quit with a "bugger this". Sorted! :-)
Simon MillerSimon
7 years
Got a call from some bloke named "Simon Miller," sounded like he was Asian, saying I’d somehow racked up £3000 in charges on my bank account. Yeah right, like I’d know about that! I pretended to be interested until he lost patience and just hung up with a “f##k this.” Sorted! :-)
Simon Miller
7 years
Got a call from an Asian guy claiming to be from the government saying I’m owed a refund. Just hung up straight away.
7 years
This was undoubtedly a scam call, so I've swiftly added the number to my block list.
7 years
The phone was answered, but I didn’t receive any voicemail afterwards.
7 years
Scam call came through on 16/09, I just hung up straight away.
7 years
Got a call today (Easter Monday) from a woman with a kinda unclear Eastern European accent claiming she was from the "Ministry of Justice" saying my bank supposedly owes me £3000. I had a feeling it was dodgy straight away. When I asked her to send me some info, she just hung up. It was so obviously fake I can't even say it was a proper scam.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
On the 22nd of April, 2019, I received a call from a woman named Susan Wang, who claimed that I was in line to receive a sum of £3000 from the bank. She mentioned that a chap by the name of Nigel Cole, identifying himself as a representative of the Ministry of Justice, would be stopping by my residence with the cheque. She insisted I needed to have some form of photographic identification ready for him. She also provided me with a reference number related to the credit matter and a contact number [0114360578] to ring if Mr. Cole failed to show up. Interestingly, at no point was I asked for my bank account details or required to make any sort of payment.
Susan WangNigel ColeMinistry of JusticeCole
7 years
1:55pm on Bank Holiday Monday, got a call from someone with an Asian accent saying they were Sam Jones from the Ministry of Justice and asking me by name. I played along as the "Butler" and told him Mr ##### isn’t interested in getting scammed. After a quick bit of arguing, he just hung up on me.
BankSam JonesMinistry of JusticeButler
7 years
Fraud alert - just ignore and block the number!
7 years
Totally suspect, if you ask me. I inquired about how they obtained my number, and they just hung up on me!
7 years
I tried calling that number but it just hangs up, can't get through at all. 02086386287
7 years
I received a rather dodgy call from someone posing as an HMRC representative, demanding a hefty sum of £2000 in unpaid taxes. After I hung up on him multiple times, he resorted to cursing and became quite aggressive. It got to the point where I had no choice but to block his number altogether. What a nuisance!
HMRC
7 years
A guy with a really thick Asian accent called, and we could barely make out what he was saying but he managed to get past the call blocker. He said he was from the Ministry of Justice and wanted to send my wife £3000. She wasn't having any of it and told him to buzz off, then ended the call. He rang back asking why she'd hung up, so she told him again to leave us alone and stop calling. After that, I blocked the number for good.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Got a call from some Desmond Lewis bloke, sounded asian. When I told him I wasn’t buying it, he got all defensive and just hung up.
Desmond Lewis
7 years
No message left on the voicemail. After reading the earlier reviews, I've gone ahead and blocked this number!
7 years
18/4/19 3pm - Got a call from a lady named Susan Wang claiming to be from the "MOJ". She was going on about a £3,000 refund but needing me to pay £150 tax first. Same old story.
Susan WangMOJ
7 years
Got a call earlier from this number, some Asian woman named Kim said the bank had overcharged me by £3000 and that I needed to buy a Google Play card? Seems a bit fishy to me.
Kim
7 years
Totally a scam!!!
7 years
Got a call from 02086386287, some woman called Susan Wang with the usual tale about the Department of Justice sending me a cheque for £3000 later that day. She said I’d need to send ID like my passport or driving licence, and apparently 5% would have to go to the Inland Revenue. There was more to it but I ignored it since random calls like these are illegal. I’ve reported it to the police and Action Fraud. Pretty sure Inland Revenue wouldn’t just take 5% anyway.
Susan WangDepartment of JusticeRevenueAction FraudInland Revenue
7 years
Got a call from a guy claiming to be from South Africa, telling me the UK government found £3000 that banks had taken from me without permission! He ignored all my questions and just kept saying the same thing over and over. Eventually, he got annoyed and hung up. WATCH OUT, folks.
South AfricaUK
7 years
I've lodged a complaint regarding this number with Action Fraud police earlier today.
Action Fraud
7 years
Got a call from an Asian guy with a proper English name claiming he worked for the MOJ. Obviously a load of rubbish so I played along for a bit then just hung up. He called back all angry asking, ‘why you hang up?’ No way he was really from the MOJ, that’s for sure.
MOJ
7 years
02086386287 has rung me up 4 times, the guy says his name is Andrew Green, sounds like an asian bloke. He’s saying the MOJ owes me £3600 but first I need to buy a Google Play card from Tesco or Morrisons for some tax thing. I’m 78, disabled and no fool, but I worry about older folks who might get tricked by this. Just sharing so others don’t lose their cash.
Andrew GreenMOJTescoMorrisons
7 years
My call blocker stops those robo calls all the time. This one was definitely a robot.
7 years
Received a jolly old ring from this number earlier today. What a dreadful character - didn’t utter a word!
7 years
My other half picked up this number today after it kept buzzing on and off over the past few weeks. A woman on the line was asking for me by name, and when he said he was out at work and mentioned how this number has been calling us for ages, she suddenly shouted "SHUT UP, SHUT UP!" My partner wasn’t having it and told her off before hanging up quick sharp.
7 years
Earlier today, on the 15th of April 2019, I received a call from this number claiming to represent the government, saying I was entitled to a rather remarkable sum of £3,000.00 due to excess bank charges. They were all too keen to congratulate me on this unexpected windfall. Well, let’s just say my reply wasn’t exactly genteel; let’s just put it this way-I suggested an interesting way for them to pass the time, preferably somewhere a train could have a word with them. The caller had an incredibly pronounced Asian accent, which only added to the absurdity of the whole situation.
7 years
Got a ring from 02086 386287 saying they were from the Ministry of Justice, offering a £3000 refund because of bank overcharging. The voice came across like it was from an Indian call centre. They mentioned a solicitor would come round to give the refund, totally free, but insisted I buy a £150 Google Play voucher to cover a 5% tax for HMRC. Apparently, the solicitor would 'stamp' it as proof (I reckon they wanted the code for themselves!).
Ministry of JusticeHMRC
7 years
Got a call from some bloke saying he was from the Ministry of Justice, sounded dodgy as hell. Told him to jog on, especially when he started talking about sending money if I was supposedly owed some. Felt like I’d been had. This number really should be looked into by the fraud squad, they could easily trick someone who’s not careful.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Number 02085495036 rang me but disconnected straight away.
7 years
We received a call from this number earlier today, on 11 April 2019, at 15:39. We chose not to answer since they've been ringing us repeatedly over the past few weeks. Frankly, we don't recognise the number, and to top it off, we're registered with the Telephone Preference Service.
Telephone Preference Service
7 years
Got a call from this number at half past nine today, I usually don’t pick up if I don’t know the number. If it’s important, they can just leave a message on my voicemail. Unsurprisingly, no message was left, they hung up right when my answerphone kicked in. Sounds like yet another scam call, just like others have said here.
7 years
Got a call at 1:18 this afternoon from someone who didn’t sound English at all, but they hung up straight away when I told them I had no idea who they were!
7 years
Didn't get a message on my voicemail, and after checking the comments here, looks like it’s not a blocked number.
7 years
A lady with a thick accent was saying that the government had given some kind of rebate because of something a bank had done. I couldn’t catch half of what she was saying! I knew right away it was a scam, so I just ended the call.
7 years
anyone here got insurance for their washing machines? wondering if it’s worth it or just a waste of money.
7 years
I've had a couple of calls from the same number today! The first one was from someone with an accent I couldn't quite place, and the second was an American. Despite my clear insistence that I wasn't interested, he kept on going! I eventually had to hang up on him!
7 years
Got a call from this number again on Wednesday morning. Same old trick pretending to be from the ministry of justice.
7 years
Received a call with no one on the other end. It's likely just one of those dodgy scams...
7 years
Some bloke named Michael rang my landline claiming he was from the Ministry of Justice. I told him straight up it was a scam call, and he started shouting all sorts of rubbish at me over the phone. I just ended the call then and there.
MichaelMinistry of Justice
7 years
Just got a call from Inland Revenue to my older folks. They had my mum on the line for ages. Said she was meant to get a tax rebate. I was signalling to her to hang up and not share anything. Proper worrying. Lucky I was around.
Inland Revenue
7 years
Someone said they were from the 'Ministry of Justice' about a refund I supposedly should get. When I asked more questions, he told me I was wasting his time and to just put the phone down - so that’s exactly what I did!
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Got a call from this number and when I let it ring to voicemail, nothing was left. Was pretty sure it was a scam, and this forum just proved me right.
7 years
I rang them and asked for myself, they already knew my full name and said it was about a claim on PPI for my mortgage loan. I told them I don’t have a mortgage loan and they just hung up on me.
7 years
Got a dodgy call from someone saying they were with the 'Ministry of Justice' - total scam.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Got a call from a woman with an Asian accent who said she was Kim Dawson from The Ministry of Justice. She told me I’d get £3000 back because my bank had overcharged me unfairly. When I asked what the charges were for, she just spelled out B-A-N-K. I told her I knew what a bank was and how to spell it properly, then she just ended the call. Definitely a SCAM.
Kim DawsonMinistry of Justice
7 years
phoned me and I told him that incoming calls cost £15 per minute, he said there was someone at the door, then he came back after 5 mins and was still there, not very clever. MARK THIS NUMBER AS DUMB.
7 years
no sound on the other end, weird silent ring
7 years
Got another silent call today. Last week I got a dodgy one pretending to be from the Ministry of Justice (number was 02081 236525) and they said they’d call back this week ‘cos I didn’t have time to go buy the Steam card from W H Smith. I rang my local W H Smith and turns out they know all about these scams, where they try to get you to buy these cash vouchers, and their staff are trained to ask questions to make sure people ain’t getting scammed. I’m definitely putting this number on my phone’s block list now.
Ministry of JusticeWSmithW H Smith
7 years
Got a call asking about the old owners of my place. Told them to stop calling and just ended the call!
7 years
Didn’t leave a voicemail.
7 years
Got a call from someone claiming they were with the Ministry of Justice, mentioning something about £3000. The connection was really rough, loads of background noise and people talking, so I reckon it was a call centre.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Got a call supposedly from the Ministry of Justice about me being owed £3,000 in compensation. When I asked if she really thought I was daft, she just hung up on me.
Ministry of Justice
7 years
Definitely a call centre, they claimed they were from the Ministry of Justice lol!
Ministry of Justice
7 years
I got a call from this number claiming to be the Ministry of Justice, alleging that someone had lodged a fraudulent claim against me. They were fishing for my personal information - it's clearly a scam!
Ministry of Justice

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