02156985417
☎️ 02156985417 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 021.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 02156985417
- Scammer threatened falsely with jailSep
2020Prevent scam calls, follow instructionsJul
2020HMRC scam call identified, be cautiousJul
2020Received scam call from fake HMRCJul
2020Fraudulent IRS phone call experienceJul
2020Warning: Repeated mentions of scamJul
2020Scam call: fake HMRC messageJul
2020HMRC scam call from IndiaJul
2020User dealt with frustrating callJul
2020Upset by request for informationJul
2020Elderly resident avoids HMRC scamJul
2020Tax office form information providedJul
2020Caller claimed to be HMRCJul
2020Suspicious call from inland revenueJul
2020Received unexpected call from IRSJul
2020Received suspicious call from unknown numberJul
2020Fraudulent call from fake officialJul
2020Report scam calls to policeJul
2020Suspicious call from fake HMRCJul
2020Aggressive phone scam from "HMRC"Jul
2020Cautious of unknown calls, potential scammersJul
2020Scam call, Asian woman impersonating officerJul
2020Suspected scam call from "HMRC."Jul
2020Stay vigilant, similar situationsJul
2020Suspicious call from alleged HMRCJul
2020Possible scam call claiming HMRC confirmationJul
2020HMRC scam call, aggressive Asian ladyJul
2020Identity fraud posed as HMRCJul
2020Warning: potential Indian scam callerJul
2020Number Of Searches: 94 Number Of Comments: 28 First Seen: 28 June 2020 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Blackshaw Head(West Yorkshire), Little Chester(Derbyshire) and West Firle(East Sussex).
02156985417 has 28 comments of which 28 x negative
02156985417 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 02156985417 👆 is reported as a persistent scam, where callers, often with Indian or Asian accents, impersonate HMRC officials and use threats of arrest or legal action to extract personal details. Many have experienced aggressive or intimidating behaviour, with callers demanding sensitive information like names, addresses, or date of birth. Some phoned claiming to return a missed tax-related call, while others assert it's from HMRC's legal or tax department. Several victims recognised the scam quickly and hung up. The calls mainly target vulnerable or elderly individuals, creating distress. Users emphasise these are fraudulent and advise vigilance. The calls generally come without messages and usually aim to provoke panic or compliance. Reported contact attempts frequently contain dubious explanations about missed notifications or legal issues.
Reports on phone number 02156985417
6 yearsToday, I received a rather shocking phone call from a woman claiming to be with HMRC. It was absolutely infuriating as she had the nerve to threaten me with imprisonment and made baseless accusations regarding illegal activities I'm definitely not involved in! It’s astonishing how low some scammers will stoop; surely they could channel their energy into something more constructive!HMRC6 yearsHonestly, the only real way to deal with these annoying calls is the method announced on 9 July. I’m curious how many people actually took the time to follow it? Just hanging up or blocking isn’t gonna protect you properly - these scams mainly target those who are more vulnerable. Keep alert, everyone!6 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be HMRC, a woman sounded really serious saying if I didn’t give her my info, she’d get the police involved. The number she called from was 02157985417. Felt pretty dodgy to me.HMRC6 yearsGot a call around 9 in the morning from someone with a thick Indian accent claiming to be from HMRC about some overdue tax return. As soon as I asked them to send something in writing, they just cut the call.HMRC6 yearsGot a call from this number earlier, said they were from HMRC but it was clear it was a scam. I gave them a fake name, then she told me to go away and hung up on me.HMRC6 yearsAvoid this number 02156985417 at all costs - it's definitely a scam, total rip off!6 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Indian accent claiming she was ringin’ back about my tax stuff. She wanted to know my name, but I just ended the call straight away.India6 yearsJust got a call about 5 minutes back, and I told them to screw off.6 yearsThat number 02156985417 called me pretending to be from HMRC, but it was clearly a scam. Some Indian bloke on the line asked loads of questions, but because it didn’t sound genuine, I didn't bother responding. Honestly, it wasn’t convincing at all.HMRC6 yearsGot a call from a woman who sounded Asian, she was asking my name and address. When I refused to share my birthday, she started getting annoyed and ended the call.6 yearsAn old lady living in a care home got a call from someone claiming to be HMRC, asking for her name. Thankfully, she was smart enough to just end the call straightaway!HMRC6 yearsGot a call from someone named James Williamson, badge number 552342, said he was from the tax office.James Williamson6 yearsToday my mum got a call from this number. The person said he was with HMRC and claimed he was getting back to her. But she just ended the call right away.HMRC6 yearsGot a call from 02156985417 a minute ago, and they kept asking how they could assist, but never said who they actually were. I asked why they were ringing me, and they said I had called them and that my call was passed on to them. Then they mentioned being from HMRC, and that’s when I just ended the call straight away.HMRC6 yearsGot a ring from this number, and the person said they were from the Inland Revenue. They asked what I was calling about, but I wasn’t even the one who dialled them! They kept saying they don’t make outgoing calls. In the end, I just hung up.HMRC6 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were Constable Florence Cooper from the 'HMRC Legal Dept'. They asked me for my full name, address and DOB to check something up. Then they started claiming there’s a legal case against me for some income tax issue and warned me that if I didn’t give them my details, the cops would arrive within the hour to arrest me. Pretty intimidating but sounded dodgy to me.Florence CooperHMRC Legal Department6 yearsI got a phone call from a guy with an Asian accent claiming to be from the Inland Revenue. As soon as he asked for my name, I ended the call straight away.Inland Revenue6 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Asian accent claiming she worked for HMRC's legal department. She said my case was now with her because I’d been ignoring their messages. Thing is, she didn’t even know my name!HMRC6 yearsSome bloke rang claiming to be from the HMRC Legal team and wanted me to explain myself. I told him it was THEM who called me first, but he said they never make outgoing calls. I kept going back and forth, mentioning the number 02156 985417. Then he just cut me off.HMRC6 yearsJust had the same thing happen to me, best to keep your wits about you!6 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Alexander Davidson from HMRC’s legal team. He said there’s an arrest warrant out for me. The guy sounded Asian. I just told him to wait for the police to come and get me. Absolutely ridiculous.Alexander DavidsonHMRC6 yearsGot a call from some asian woman who claimed to be from HMRC, sounded really pushy and aggressive. Total scam, beware!HMRC6 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be HMRC saying I had a case against me and they needed to check my details. I asked if they could verify my national insurance number first coz I thought it was dodgy. Then the lady, who had an Asian accent, just hung up on me. Total scam, watch out! HMRC don't ever ring you, they always send letters to your home if there's an issue.HMRCNational Insurance6 yearsI had a call from a woman with an Asian accent claiming to be an HMRC officer. When I asked where she was calling from, she said the Houses of Parliament. Same sort of thing, really.HMRCHouses of Parliament6 yearsWe usually only pick up when we recognise the caller, thanks to our caller ID. This number popped up on the screen this morning around 9.30 am, but they didn't bother to leave a message. After seeing the comments here, it’s clear this is one of those scams trying to squeeze money out of people. It’s worrying because these scammers can really trick older folks or those less careful into falling for it. They’re a real threat to vulnerable people.6 yearsSo this lady called pretending to be from HMRC, telling me I’d missed some kind of important notice. The accent sounded a bit Caribbean, which made me suspicious straight away - definitely didn’t sound like a local call.HMRCWest Indies6 yearsGot a call from an Asian guy who said, “This is Officer Patel from HMRC. Can I have your name, please?” Quite suspicious if you ask me.Officer PatelHMRC6 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Indian accent claiming she was from the Inland Revenue. Definitely looks like a scam to me, probably trying to get your card info to steal your money. Watch out, this is not legit!Submit Your Own Report (021 5698 5417)
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