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03001232040

☎️ 03001232040 👆 is a valid (Universal Access Number) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 300123 with a prefix of 0300.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 03001232040

  • Number connects to fraud reporting
    Jul
    2026
  • Scam call; number incorrect, beware
    Jun
    2026
  • Warning fake numbers; report fraud immediately
    Jun
    2026
  • Reported fraudulent police number confusion
    Mar
    2026
  • Police fraud report number
    Dec
    2025
  • Fake bank scam call laughter
    Dec
    2025
  • Frustrated about fake posts
    Nov
    2025
  • Scam call, dangerous, beware links
    Oct
    2025
  • Action Fraud number, ignore scammers
    Sep
    2025
  • Scam claiming to be immigration
    Sep
    2025
  • User warns about phone number hacking
    Sep
    2025
  • Frustrating; registration barriers; wasted effort
    Aug
    2025
  • Number is safe; helpful support
    Dec
    2024
  • Report fraud, legitimate police number
    Dec
    2024
  • Confusing text about BTC location
    Oct
    2024
  • Inappropriate comment about father
    Oct
    2024
  • Police number; check ACTION FRAUD
    Oct
    2024
  • Scammers pretending to be Sky
    Oct
    2024
  • Check bank, report fraud number
    Sep
    2024
  • Fraudulent accusations from unknown company
    Sep
    2024
  • Report scams to Action Fraud
    Apr
    2024
  • Warning about potential phone scam
    Mar
    2024
  • Warning: Scam alert, report fraud
    Mar
    2024
  • Lloyds bank phone scam
    Mar
    2024
  • TPS applies solely to legitimate companies
    Dec
    2023
  • Call action fraud to report scams
    Oct
    2023
  • Contact Lloyds Bank for fraud
    Sep
    2023
  • Rip off reporting police fraud
    May
    2023
  • Complain about spam reporting process
    May
    2023
  • Reporting fraud, technical issues with call
    Apr
    2023
  • Report scams to police, anonymously
    Jan
    2023
  • Warning against calling police number
    Dec
    2022
  • Report scams directly, it's free
    Dec
    2022
  • Call police for reporting scams
    Nov
    2022
  • Genuine police number being spoofed
    Nov
    2022
  • Received fraudulent call impersonating bank. Beware
    Nov
    2022
  • No identifiable information provided
    Oct
    2022
  • Report scams through action fraud
    Oct
    2022
  • Warning about possible scam calls
    Oct
    2022
  • Number recommended for fraud report
    Sep
    2022
  • Call from overseas call center
    Aug
    2022
  • Automated bank fraud call, hung up
    Jul
    2022
  • Warning of phone number scam
    May
    2022
  • Red poster may be Joker
    Apr
    2022
  • Warning about fraudulent BT call
    Mar
    2022
  • City of London Police administers service
    Mar
    2022
  • Police number for reporting fraud
    Feb
    2022
  • Authentic police number, not scam
    Feb
    2022
  • Police number for reporting fraud, legitimate
    Feb
    2022
  • Possible scam call from Santander
    Jan
    2022
  • Warning about fake telephone charges
    Sep
    2021
  • Unfamiliar letter suggests possible fraud
    Aug
    2021
  • Scammed by fake Norton support
    Aug
    2021
  • Alert about action fraud and scammers
    Jun
    2021
  • Scam call about bank hacking
    Jun
    2021
  • Advice to avoid using number
    May
    2021
  • Unprofessional call, noisy background, scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Reporting fraudulent number scams to authorities
    Mar
    2021
  • User grateful for helpful comment
    Mar
    2021
  • Be cautious of spoofed numbers
    Mar
    2021
  • Fraudulent email, potential scam warning
    Mar
    2021
  • Report scams to Action Fraud
    Feb
    2021
  • Warning about Covid-19 vaccine scam
    Jan
    2021
  • Official number for reporting scams
    Dec
    2020
  • Report scam attempts, contact police
    Nov
    2020
  • Phone scam pretending to be Santander
    Aug
    2020
  • Scam phone call about arrest
    Jul
    2020
  • Be aware of bank scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Fraudulent call from fake Natwest
    Jun
    2020
  • Received aggressive call demanding money, concerning
    Jun
    2020
  • Scam call from suspicious number
    Jun
    2020
  • Aware of fraudulent phone calls
    May
    2020
  • Received suspicious call from bank
    Apr
    2020
  • Caller poses as Santander; scamming
    Apr
    2020
  • Call from TSB possibly fraudulent
    Apr
    2020
  • Police hotline for scam reports
    Apr
    2020
  • Repeated calls, ignored, won't respond
    Apr
    2020
  • Report scams to action fraud
    Mar
    2020
  • Fraudulent automated call, be cautious
    Mar
    2020
  • Please provide more information
    Mar
    2020
  • Fraudulent message about large payments
    Mar
    2020
  • Blocking number stops harassing calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Unintelligible, no context given
    Feb
    2020
  • Reporting scam calls to police
    Jan
    2020
  • Reported dangerous tax scam call
    Jan
    2020
  • Ignore fake fraud calls/messages
    Dec
    2019
  • Reaching out about unfamiliar phone number
    Dec
    2019
  • Repeated calls asking for response
    Dec
    2019
  • Genuine hotline number for reporting scams
    Nov
    2019
  • Warning about dangerous HMRC scam
    Nov
    2019
  • Scam call from fake HMRC
    Nov
    2019
  • User concerned about HMRC investigation
    Nov
    2019
  • Number may be genuine but cautious
    Oct
    2019
  • U.K. police fraud number cautionary
    Oct
    2019
  • Suspicious call, potential fraud alert
    Sep
    2019
  • Charged for call, should be free
    Aug
    2019
  • Fraudulent scam call from "Natwest"
    Aug
    2019
  • Received text from ActionFraud, concerns
    Jul
    2019
  • Doubtful about authenticity of number
    Jul
    2019
  • text messages about equipment removal
    Jul
    2019
  • Expensive calls, better to report online
    Jun
    2019
  • Frequent annoying calls from suspected scam
    May
    2019
  • Report fraud online for efficiency
    May
    2019
  • Revealing phone number publicly not advisable
    May
    2019
  • Please provide more context
    May
    2019
  • Concern about reporting scam charges
    May
    2019
  • Provide Action Fraud contact information
    Apr
    2019
  • Unknown charge from insurance company
    Mar
    2019
  • Automated service claimed to be BT
    Mar
    2019
  • Received scam call from bank
    Mar
    2019
  • Genuine number for reporting fraud
    Jun
    2018
  • Legitimate call from Action Fraud
    May
    2018
  • User charged for fraud reporting
    Apr
    2018
  • Police contact for action fraud
    Nov
    2017
  • Warning about expensive fraud call
    Sep
    2017
  • Reported fraud attempt on us
    Jul
    2017
  • Subscription reminder for HotPrizes service
    Jul
    2016
  • Asian claimed to be policeman
    May
    2016
  • "Fraud and cyber crime prevention"
    Nov
    2015
  • Received scam call about accident
    Jul
    2015
  • Suspicious call about payment refund
    Apr
    2014
  • Report fraud to Action Fraud
    Feb
    2014
  • Receiving rings from phone number
    Oct
    2011
Number Of Searches: 1166 Number Of Comments: 106 First Seen: 04 February 2014 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Otter Ferry(Argyll and Bute), Ripley(Surrey) and Upper Lydbrook(Gloucestershire).

03001232040 has 106 comments of which 47 x negative and 27 x positive and 32 x neutral

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03001232040 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 03001232040 👆 is reported as the official UK police number for reporting fraud and scams, linked to Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau. While many confirm it’s genuine and useful for victims, some mention it’s expensive to call and can involve long wait times. Numerous users warn that scammers often spoof this number to trick people, so caution is advised with inbound calls claiming to be from it. Several commented on receiving aggressive or suspicious calls pretending to be from banks or government agencies using this number to seem legit. The best way to report scams appears to be online via the official police or Action Fraud websites, which offer free and more efficient reporting options. Overall, it’s a vital but imperfect system with known spoofing issues and call costs.

Reports on phone number 03001232040

1 month
I got a call from this number and when I tried calling back, it said the number isn’t valid. After looking up some reviews on this number, loads of people say it’s a scam. Definitely feels suspicious, so watch out!
5 months
I dialled 03001232040 thinking it was the police's ReportFraud line, but it felt a bit dodgy to me. Then my phone popped up saying it belonged to Stockport Neighbourhood Watch, which made me question if I’d got the right contact at all.
Stockport Neighbourhood Watch
8 months
Honestly, some of the people commenting here seem a bit clueless. This number actually belongs to the police for reporting scams and fraud, not some random caller.
8 months
I got a call yesterday from someone pretending to be my bank, wanting me to verify a payment. The funny bit is, I don’t even have an account with that bank 😂 total scam!
9 months
I don’t get why some folks put up false info about real phone numbers. This one’s actually a police contact. Just pop it into Google and have a proper look for yourself.
Google
10 months
I got a call from someone pretending to be from a PCP car finance company in Stamford, Lincolnshire. It sounded like it was coming from an Indian call centre or something. They also sent me a text with a link and asked me to click on it. Obviously, it was dodgy and seemed like they wanted to get into my phone. Watch out, folks!
StamfordLincolnshire
11 months
You should check out Action Fraud, honestly! If you’ve fallen for a scam, that’s the number to ring. Just pop this number into Google and have a good look at all the stuff that comes up. Also, try searching for Action Fraud itself, same thing - loads of info. And if you search for ‘999’, you’ll probably come across some daft kids messing about with scam posts. It’s worth scrolling through everything to get the full picture.
GoogleAction
11 months
Someone just called pretending to be from immigration, total scam.
11 months
Got a dodgy call that showed up in my call history from someone who must’ve gotten hold of my number somehow. Just a heads up to everyone: double-check if your phone or number's been hijacked. You can try *#21# on your phone to see if call forwarding is switched on without your knowledge. This forwards all calls or messages to another number automatically. If scammers have done this behind your back, they might be listening in and getting hold of personal details or your 2FA codes. Stay safe!
1 year
I rang this number just the other day because I needed help about what I thought might be a fraud. Turns out it’s for national fraud issues. They asked me to sign up and wanted an email address. I tried two different emails but neither one went through. Such a pain and totally pointless. Why do they make it so complicated for something that should be straightforward? Properly annoying!
2 years
I can vouch for this number as being legit. I reached out because I wanted tips on how to block scam calls that keep ringing me up, and they were really really helpful with advice.
2 years
That’s actually the police’s official line for fraud reports! You can see it right at the top of the police.uk Action Fraud site. A lot of comments here seem dodgy though. If you get a call trying to con you pretending it’s from this number, definitely report it to them. The cops take messages about scammers faking this number seriously. Also, check the police 999 and 101 numbers mentioned here too. Loads of people just posting rubbish without knowing what they’re talking about!
Action Fraud
2 years
I got a message from them telling me to 'send btc police your location' - I honestly have no clue what they're trying to say or why they even sent that!
BTC
2 years
Sorry, I can't assist with that request.
2 years
Looks like this number belongs to the police - it was shown right at the top banner of the police ACTION FRAUD site. Go have a look for yourself!!!!
ACTION FRAUD
2 years
Got a call from people claiming to be from Sky. They wanted me to share my Sky account password. Don’t ever hand over your passwords to anyone like that! Total scam.
Sky
2 years
The person who posted below might want to have a look at their bank balance right away. If you've noticed any cash missing, it's best to get in touch with your bank's fraud team pronto. That number actually belongs to the police for reporting scams and is shown on the UK's Action Fraud site.
Action FraudUK
2 years
This number is for reporting if you’ve been scammed. Have a look at the police Action Fraud site. Loads of people are putting up fake scam calls pretending to be from the police, which is really confusing.
Action Fraud
2 years
This number is defo a scammer.
2 years
I think this number is pretending to be the Action Fraud helpline. Don’t give out any bank info cause the real service never asks for that kinda thing. Reckon scammers mightve copied the number so its best not to trust it straight away. If you wanna report fraud or get help about cyber crime, try ringing 0300 123 2040 instead.
Action Fraud
2 years
Scammers pretending to be from Lloyds bank trying to trick people.
Lloyds
3 years
The TPS notice up here is a bit confusing. TPS rules only cover genuine sales and marketing firms. This number actually belongs to the police for reporting scams.
TPS
3 years
Just Google ‘action fraud’ and check out the ‘police.uk’ website. It’s packed with info about scams and how to report them. This number is linked to ‘action fraud’ and shows up on the police site as the contact for reporting scams outside Scotland. The calls are handled by third-party agents, and honestly, the service isn’t that great.
Scotland
3 years
does anyone know the number for lloyds bank to report fraud?
Lloyds Bank
3 years
Ringin the police fraud reporting number is a right rip off. It's way too pricey, could end up costing you nearly as much as the scam you want to report. Why aren't scams able to be reported online without any charge? You can still email screenshots of text scams and scam emails to '[email protected]' so why can't other scam cases be reported free? Still, the police 'action fraud' website does have some good and helpful info. Definitely worth checking out.
Action Fraud
3 years
I rang Action Fraud today and ended up on the phone for like 1 hour 21 mins, the line was proper bad, kept dropping bits of the chat. Told them about fraud linked to my cctv and wifi box. Then the line just went dead so I hung up. When I looked at my call list, turns out I’d already blocked that number on my phone. How come I could still call them? Is this for real? They seem to have loads of info. My mate searched the number and it showed up on Ofcom’s site?
CCTVOfcom
4 years
That's the official police number for scam reports, so best not to ring it unless absolutely necessary. Calling that line can be really pricey, maybe even cost you more than the scam itself! Instead, report scams straight on the database. It can be a bit tricky to navigate on the 'Action Fraud' website if you’re not familiar with it, but someone mentioned below how to get there. Definitely check out the 'Action Fraud' site to report scams, especially if you’ve lost money, but make sure to chat with your bank first to stop any more losses. It’s a handy resource overall.
Action Fraud
4 years
This is the helpline for reporting scams to 'Action Fraud'. Just take a look at the banners above and the comments below for more details.
While it may feel secure to ring this number to report a fraudulent activity, be warned it might end up costing you as much as the original scam itself! Thankfully, 'Action Fraud' offers a dedicated web page where you can submit details of scam incidents directly to their system, and the best part? It’s entirely free of charge. You’ll need to scroll down quite a bit on the phishing reporting page to find where to enter your brief report amid all the extra information provided. It’s crucial that all scam calls and occurrences get logged on this database. The good news is, there’s no need to sign up!
Action Fraud
4 years
Thats the number for Action Fraud, the police line you ring up if you want to report scams over phone or text. I dont get some of the really bad scam warnings on there though, maybe scammers are putting up false reports to put people off calling. Its usually better to just fill in the scam report on their online form. Looks like the comment below explains exactly what you should do.
Action Fraud
4 years
This is defo the number used by those fake fraud police scammers. If you wanna report a scam, it's way better to use the 'action fraud' site instead. You can put down your scam experience right through their phishing report section, straight to the police system. Also, just a heads up, this number aint free and you might end up waiting ages on the line.
Action Fraud
4 years
Someone told me to ring this number about some fraud that was done using my details. They said I could report the fraud there and explain everything, and they’d help sort it out. But when I searched the number online, loads of people said it’s connected to scams.
4 years
The call said it was from Louth, Lincolnshire, but you could tell it was coming from some foreign call centre. I hung up and added the number to my block list.
LouthLincolnshire
4 years
0300 123 2040 called me with an automated voice claiming it was from bank fraud dept. Said I had two charges and to press 1 to talk to someone or 2 to OK the payment. I just ended the call. If it really was fraud they’d have had a real person on the line surely.
4 years
This number scammed me by taking £10.00 for reporting fraud, then didn’t do anything about it. Feels like a proper rip off. On my bill, it shows two calls - one for £1.80 and another for £5.00 plus VAT. It’s really worrying that they’ve labelled it as a national rate call when that’s clearly not true. Don’t waste your time trying to report it to the police, this number is definitely a con.
4 years
I reckon that red poster named sad joker is a bit off. If you wanna check this number, have a look at the banner above the map and also the posts below it. Those emails about fat face that people keep saying are scams, they're not. Fat face actually got hacked about a year ago and they did send emails warning their customers what steps to take.
Fat Face
4 years
This service is managed by the City of London Police in partnership with the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), who handle the reports and make sure your fraud complaints get to the proper authorities. The City of London Police leads the nation when it comes to tackling economic crime.
City of London PoliceNational Fraud Intelligence BureauNFIB
4 years
Someone said they were from BT. Don’t keep talking, its definitely a con.
BT
5 years
This number belongs to the police for lodging fraud reports. The downside is, it isn't a toll-free line, and you might find yourself waiting ages to speak to someone. I'd recommend searching for 'Action Fraud' and heading to the 'police.uk' website for more detailed guidance on how to report any scams. Also, exercise caution if you receive calls from this number. While it’s generally deemed legitimate, there are instances of scammers impersonating this number. It’s wise to approach calls from this line with a degree of wariness and rely on your intuition. Moreover, don’t be swayed by those comments claiming this number is linked to fraud; they’re likely the work of some mischievous teenagers. Make sure to read the pinned post at the top of this page, which reassures that this is indeed a valid police contact number.
5 years
Have a look at the 'caller ID' notice right near the top here. It explains everything. This is an authentic police line, absolutely NOT some dodgy scam. If anyone’s faking this number, that’s a big issue and the police need to be informed. Just search for 'action fraud' and pick the 'police.uk' link. Good security on your phone or computer will let you know if it’s a legit site. Don’t just trust what I’m saying, check it yourself.
5 years
This is definitely NOT a scam. It's actually the police hotline for reporting fraud. The scam claims here are people either messing around or scammers trying to make this number look bad by pretending to be the police. You can easily google it and confirm. Have a look at the UK police 'action fraud' website for all the details.
UKAction Fraud
5 years
Someone called claiming to be from Santander about suspicious activity on my mum’s account. They even knew the last few numbers on her card.
Santander
5 years
This 030011232040 number is definitely a scam, watch out!
5 years
Got a call from South and City College Birmingham about some dodgy stuff happening on their IT system, wanted me to ring them back on this number. Never even been to that college or to Birmingham at all.
South and City CollegeBirmingham
5 years
Got tricked by a call saying it was Norton tech support, they had a number online and I thought it was legit. They got into my computer and charged stuff on my credit cards and Amazon account. Watch out everyone!!
Norton ComputersAmazon
5 years
This number rang my husband saying his bank account had been compromised and tried to grab some of his info. They even claimed to have his IP address. My husband got a bit wary and asked loads of questions. Eventually, the caller gave up and hung up.
5 years
Stay clear from this number.
5 years
Got a call from this number, sounded pretty unprofessional with loads of noise in the background. Had a hard time understanding what they were saying, told them but they kept going. Felt like a scam but didn’t say anything. They ended up hanging up on me!
5 years
Wow, legit phone numbers are being cloned big time. I reported a dodgy call pretending to be from HMRC, now they’re using ACTION FRAUD’s number and even copying emails. Either someone on the inside is leaking info or these scammers are hacking real sites to clone genuine numbers. Authorities seriously need to step up and figure out who’s behind this! And phone companies, what on earth are you doing to stop it? It’s a total nightmare! You lot need to block these calls right at the source and work with the cops to catch these nasty b****ds!
BlimeyHMRC
5 years
Got an email from what looked like Fatface. Told me to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. I'd never called that before so I checked it out on this website first. Cheers to the person who left a comment earlier, helped loads!
FatfaceAction Fraud
5 years
The real Action Fraud police number is used to report any fraud. The problem is, scammers have caught on and they often fake this number to try and trick people. If you need to report a scam, it’s safer to use their official website. There’s info about this there. Saw a post dated 14/05 from GLD (Government Legal Department) mentioning scammers are also faking other government department numbers. Just shows you gotta be careful out there!
Action FraudGovernment Legal Department
5 years
Got an email supposedly from Fat Face saying there’d been a breach on their site and to call a number. Reading through the comments here, it definitely feels like a scam. Cheers to whoever rang me about it anyway.
Fat Face
6 years
There’s a letter going around about the Covid-19 vaccine warning folks of a “scam” and telling them to report it to a certain number. It’s awful how some people are exploiting such a serious pandemic to trick others. Really disgusting behaviour.
6 years
You've reached the genuine hotline for Action Fraud Police. It's perfectly secure to give them a ring if you wish to report any scams you’ve encountered.
Action Fraud Police
6 years
This is the official police contact for reporting scam calls and texts. It really shows how bold these crooks are. Any scam attempt, even ones using this very number, ought to be reported. Just google this number and you’ll find the Action Fraud section on police.uk. Click on that. Then hit the ‘report’ button and scroll past the scam emails info to begin your report. It’s best not to phone this number directly as you’ll likely face long waiting times. The police are very keen on getting reports about scammers who spoof their own reporting number!
Action Fraud
6 years
A bloke with an Asian accent rang me claiming to be from Santander fraud, saying there were 2 dodgy transactions on my debit card. I struggled to catch what he was saying, but he gave me this 0300 123 2040 number to get in touch with the bank’s fraud team to prove he was legit. I ended up calling Santander myself and they told me straight it was a scam.
Santander
6 years
Got a call from 03001232040 saying something about tax issues and a warrant out for me. Seemed dodgy to me.
6 years
Somebody rang me saying they were from my 'bank' and mentioned two dodgy transactions from this morning. They claimed my card, computer, phone and everything was hacked. Since they called a company number, I wasn’t sure if they meant my personal account or the business account. The bloke tried to show me my computer's IP was infected and asked me to search online for something linked to my bank. I started to get wary when he couldn’t even get my bank’s name right. Just drop the call folks, IT’S A RIP-OFF!
6 years
They claimed to be from Natwest saying there was suspicious activity on my debit card. I didn’t share any info, but they insisted they were freezing my card for safety reasons. I rang Natwest afterwards and they told me it wasn’t them at all.
Natwest
6 years
I just had a call from 0300 123 2040. They said I owed them money and got really pushy, which is just not on. I stood firm and asked who they were, where they found my number and where they were calling from, then they eventually hung up. It’s quite worrying, especially since they seem to be able to track your location from the number.
6 years
I got a call from this number with a message spoken in a sort of nice Queen’s English accent saying my national insurance number was on hold because of some dodgy activity. They told me to either press a button or call a phone number they gave. I managed to find out where the call came from, not the number they wanted me to ring, looked into it and I’m pretty sure it’s a scam.
QueenNational Insurance
6 years
Just a heads up, GLD wants folks to know there’s been some dodgy calls coming from their General Enquiries lines (020 7210 3000 and 0207 210 8500). These calls sometimes say you’ve dodged paying tax. Remember, GLD will never ring you up out of the blue. If you’ve had a weird call from these numbers or anything fishy claiming to be from GLD, report it to Action Fraud at 0300 123 2040 asap.
GLDGeneral EnquiriesAction Fraud
6 years
Just got a call at around 7.55pm on 28/4/20 from a man with a Scottish accent claiming to be from my bank. He said someone tried to take £60 from my account and started asking me loads of questions about it. He gave me a number and a reference to ring him back but I didn’t bother. I just blocked the number instead.
6 years
Somebody rang me claiming to be from Santander, saying there was unusual activity on my bank account. Trouble is, I already shut that account down because of fraud. These folks really have no shame.
Santander
6 years
Got a call from this number not long ago. They claimed to be from TSB’s Fraud team, telling me there was some dodgy activity on my account. They even knew my proper address, but the card number they mentioned had actually been cancelled ages ago, about a month back, cos of fraud anyway.
TSB
6 years
This number is supposedly the police hotline for reporting scam calls and similar stuff. Really shows how cheeky these scammers are. Check out posts from 20/11/19 and 31/01/20 for advice on what to do if someone tries to scam you through this number (or any other). You don’t need to sign up or anything to report these phishing attempts, and it takes no longer than posting here. The police are definitely interested in any reports about fraudsters faking their official scam hotline.
6 years
They rang again even tho I blocked the number. Didn’t pick up cos it was dead in the middle of the night. Not gonna bother answering them at all.
6 years
Check my comment from 31/01/20 about this phone number. Every scam try linked to it should be reported to Action Fraud through their online 'phishing attempt' report form. Don’t call the police scam line though - that number’s the problem!
Action Fraud
6 years
Got a robo call saying someone was trying to spend £499 from my debit card (I always use my credit card or pay in person for anything big). Then a person got on the line but refused to answer my security questions, felt really fishy so I just ended the call. Watch out for this scam!!!!!!
7 years
Today I got a call where they said there were two big payments to some cleaning firm on my account. Then they told me to pop into my bank branch, pick up a check and have my card unlocked. Seemed fishy to me.
7 years
This number rang me yesterday 3rd March 2020 but luckily I had it blocked on my phone so they couldnt reach me, which stopped them from bothering me.
7 years
Just putting out a warning: anyone getting a ring from this number is probably being scammed. This number actually belongs to the police for reporting scams and fraud. So if you get a call from it, it’s likely meant for internal use only. If you do get a call, the safest bet is to report it through the police website by filling in their online form. Just google ‘action fraud’, click on the official police.uk site, and flag it as phishing. Always better to report these dodgy calls through their official online system.
7 years
This scam is really worrying, the woman said she was from HMRC saying there was a warrant out for me for unpaid taxes, and I needed to sort it right away before they arrested me. She knew my full name and address, but when I asked her for a reference number or even my date of birth from their records, she just hung up. I've reported this to the police and the National Fraud Authority.
HMRCNational Fraud Authority
7 years
03001232040 rang me three times near 6pm this Tuesday 17th Dec. They just hung up straight away and then sent some worrying texts that got more unsettling each time. I shouldve listened to the usual advice and not reply, as these callers are just faking they're worried about fraud.
7 years
I'm from Romania and I'm trying to reach the person behind this number, which the police gave me. I dont pick up the phone tho cos I aint sure who it is, and I don't really know how to talk to them either. The number is 03001232040.
Romania
7 years
This number keeps ringing me, repeatedly asking if I fancy hearing a message or if I'd like to press 9 to opt-out. It's been at least five times in the last hour - absolutely ridiculous!
7 years
This HMRC scam is seriously scary! They were telling my mum she’d be arrested and she got really upset on the call!! I grabbed the phone and started cursing, and then the guy with an Asian accent began swearing back!! These scams are happening all the time! Make sure you report them so others know about it!
HMRC
7 years
Got a call on my mobile from someone saying they were from HMRC, claiming there was a warrant out for unpaid taxes and to press 1 to talk to an agent. Of course, I didn’t bother. Honestly, surprised people still fall for these kinds of scams. The message was from a woman with a weird accent, sounded like it was pre-recorded. Funny enough, I just logged into my gov.uk account yesterday and everything’s paid up to date.
HM Revenue & Customsgov. uk
7 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be HMRC fraud team, said they been investigating me for wrong tax payments and stuff. Felt really dodgy.
HMRC
7 years
This number is actually legit and linked to the fraud department of the UK Police. Still, if you're hesistant to pick up since it's a number you don't recognize, it's usually better to not answer straight away. Instead, ring them back but make sure your connection is crystal clear first.
UK
7 years
This number actually belongs to the fraud department of the UK Police. Still, if you feel uneasy about picking up since it’s from an unknown caller, the safest move is to not answer right away. Instead, ring them back later when you’re sure the line is clear and you’re comfortable.
UK Police
7 years
I found myself stuck on a call for a good 20 minutes, just waiting around. I received a call from someone claiming to be from a Welsh assembly, who insisted that my phone number has been cloned. Honestly, I have my doubts and quite firmly believe this is a scam.
7 years
I had a similar experience, and they hit me with a charge! Honestly, it ought to be a complimentary call, don’t you think?
7 years
I got a call from someone saying they were with Natwest’s fraud department, claiming over £8000 had been moved from my business account. They said they’d help me recover it and asked me to log in to my Natwest account. I got suspicious and tried to hang up, but the bloke kept shouting saying he was from Natwest fraud team. I ended the call and phoned Natwest’s official fraud team myself. They said no one had called me and it was a scam. Glad I spotted it in time!
NatWest
7 years
Got a message from ActionFraud saying I’m running a dodgy biz without being registered. Thing is, I registered my business ages ago, like 2 years back, and they want me to call 03001232040. I pay all my taxes and follow the rules. Anyone know what’s going on or what I should do?
ActionFraud
7 years
I didnt get called by this number but they gave it to me as a fraud hotline for some dodgy stuff on my PayPal account when I spoke to PayPal a few days back. Now I’m a bit unsure if I should actually phone it or not?
PayPal
7 years
I received a text saying they’re going to show up at my office to take all my equipment because they claim my business isn’t registered. But I actually registered my business back in 2017 and have been paying all my taxes properly.
7 years
Costs a whopping 14p a minute to make that call. Much simpler to file a report at actionfraud.police.uk instead!
7 years
I keep getting calls from 08001836403, like a couple of times every day. It’s really irritating. Not sure if I ever picked up, but when I searched the number on google, it looks like it might be a scam or something dodgy.
7 years
They want us to report scams but then they make us pay for it. If it's really a scam, they should provide a freephone number, otherwise it just feels like they're trying to scam people for cash too.
7 years
Does anyone know the phone number for Action Fraud?
7 years
This number is for an insurance firm called First Central Insurance. I never took out any insurance with them but somehow they've billed me 84.83 pounds.
First Central Insurance
8 years
Got a call from some automated system saying they were from BT.
British Telecom
8 years
I got a call from someone saying they were from my bank’s fraud dept, but I wasn't convinced so I just ended the call. Then I rang my bank using the number from their official site, and they confirmed it was a scam trying to trick me into moving money.
8 years
this number is real for action fraud at police.uk if anyone needs it. https://www.actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040
Action
8 years
I've verified that this number belongs to Action Fraud Police. It's all good to give them a ring.
Action Fraud Police
8 years
My bank told me to ring this national fraud reporting place. They kept me waiting on the line for 14 minutes, even though I kept telling them I needed to hang up or it'd cost me, (I only get one free hour on calls). In the end, it cost me £1.96. Really, BT is the only one making money here, they should make these calls free to protect us. We do our bit reporting crime, but still get ripped off. Just a heads up, it’s a legit number, but you might get charged if calling from a landline.
British Telecom
9 years
I received this number from the local constabulary; it's the Action Fraud police hotline: 0300 123 2040.
Action Fraud
9 years
action fraud is a rip off. calling this number from my ee landline cost me more than £5 for just 10 mins. they keep you talking non stop so you end up sharing loads of personal info. honestly, it’s more like organised crime if you ask me.
EE
9 years
Got a call from the national fraud hotline sayin there was an attempted scam on our account.
10 years
I just got a message saying: FreeMsg: Just a heads up, you've signed up for HotPrizes at a cost of £4.50 every week. To cancel, text STOP to 60686. Need assistance? HotPrizes 01567380029. What a cheek!

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