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03002003838

☎️ 03002003838 👆 is a valid (Universal Access Number) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Vodafone Ltd (C&W). It is part of the phone block 300200 with a prefix of 0300.

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+443002003838+44 300 200 38380300 200 3838+44-300-200-3838

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0300 200 3838 Tagged as:

hmrc vat hm revenue customs scotland hm revenue and customs vat office hmrc debt management vat debt management hmrc vat

TimeLine of events for phone number 03002003838

  • Suspected fraudulent calls from HMRC
    Oct
    2019
  • HMRC debt recovery team number
    Aug
    2019
  • HMRC call legit but ineffective
    Aug
    2019
  • Fraudulent call from HMRC spoofed
    Aug
    2019
  • Fraud threat call received. Beware!
    Aug
    2019
  • Received scam call about tax fraud
    Jun
    2019
  • Missed call, possibly a scam
    Jun
    2019
  • Unauthorized receipt for paid amount
    May
    2019
  • Valid HMRC VAT debt helpline
    Oct
    2018
  • Received call; confirmed VAT collection
    Oct
    2018
  • Frustrating call experience, on hold
    Oct
    2018
  • User claims it's a scam
    May
    2018
  • HMRC VAT debt management advice
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam call, do not respond
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam calls about VAT received
    Mar
    2018
  • Valid HMRC debt management contact
    Jan
    2018
  • Possible scam call regarding HMRC
    Jan
    2018
  • Ignored call from telemarketer
    Dec
    2017
  • Letter received about unclaimed debt
    Oct
    2017
  • Fraudulent HMRC call, do not comply
    Oct
    2017
  • Confirmed telemarketer despite false identity
    Sep
    2017
  • Genuine call from HMRC, not scam
    Jul
    2017
  • Warning about individuals and their intentions
    May
    2017
  • Number confirmed as legitimate HMRC VAT
    Apr
    2017
  • Legitimate HMRC number, not scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Legitimate HMRC number, not scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Genuine number for VAT debt
    Apr
    2017
  • Received suspicious VAT call today
    Mar
    2017
  • Received suspicious VAT call today
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call claiming to be HMRC
    Feb
    2017
  • Fraudulent claim pretending to be
    Feb
    2017
  • Not a scam, HMRC debt team
    Jan
    2017
  • Confront scammers, ask about communication
    Dec
    2016
  • HMRC calls from this number
    Dec
    2016
  • Suspected scam call from HMRC
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspected HMRC scam call received
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call from HM Revenue
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam number posing as HMRC
    Sep
    2016
  • Received suspicious call, researched online
    Sep
    2016
  • Tax office confirmed outstanding debt
    Sep
    2016
  • Mention of VAT office location
    Jun
    2016
  • Received call from this number
    Oct
    2013
Number Of Searches: 458 Number Of Comments: 41 First Seen: 02 December 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Barclose(Cumbria), Caerhendy(Neath Port Talbot), Cornhill on-Tweed(Northumberland) and Derwen(Glamorgan).

03002003838 has 41 comments of which 14 x neutral and 12 x positive and 15 x negative

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03002003838 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 03002003838 👆 is reported as a genuine HMRC VAT debt management number used to contact businesses or sole traders regarding outstanding VAT payments or returns. While some users confirm it as a legitimate official line, others warn about scam calls spoofing the number, often with aggressive messages demanding immediate action or threatening arrest. HMRC typically follows up with written communication, so unsolicited calls requesting urgent payment or personal information should be treated cautiously. To verify authenticity, experts recommend contacting HMRC directly via official channels or their VAT helpline before responding. Security checks asked during calls involve basic identity confirmation, never bank details. Ignoring genuine HMRC VAT debt calls may lead to formal demands or debt collection action.

Reports on phone number 03002003838

7 years
Got a call on my work landline from someone claiming to be the HMRC VAT department. They left a message with a ref number and a phone number to ring them back. Since I’m not VAT registered, I asked my accountant if he’d had any contact, but he hadn’t. He told me to just ignore it because HMRC would send a letter, not call and leave vague messages with ref numbers. Also had a couple of calls and messages on my mobile too, didn’t bother answering any of those.
VAT
7 years
I checked with the main HMRC VAT line and they confirmed this number belongs to the HMRC debt collection team.
HMRC
7 years
Got a call from what looked like an HMRC number about a payment they'd apparently not got yet, even though it had been sorted on time. They left a voicemail with a deadline to ring them back. I waited on hold for about 15 minutes only to get told to just disregard the call! Bit dodgy going after money that was definitely paid, even if it was slightly late from their side. Definitely felt like a cheeky move from HMRC.
HMRC
7 years
Just got a call from this number telling me to press 1 or I'll be arrested for fraud. Turns out it was a fake HMRC number! They're spoofing their calls, don't fall for it!
HMRC
7 years
Got a call from this number and they told me to press 1 or else I'd be arrested for fraud. Sounds like a total scam to me.
7 years
Got a call from 0300200 0274 earlier with a robotic voice telling me I’m being charged with tax fraud or something and to press 1 to sort it out or else I’d get arrested right away. Totally didn’t buy it, I didn’t press anything. Definitely feels like one of those dodgy scam calls.
7 years
I saw a missed call from this number and decided to look it up here before calling back. Turns out it’s linked to bankruptcy details in Scotland and apparently people have been spoofing it too. Seems like a dodgy situation definitely not legit.
Scotland
7 years
So this HMRC VAT lot kept ringing me about a bill I’d already sorted. Proper cheeky of them, honestly.
8 years
I got a call from 0300 200 3884 and they left a voicemail with a ref number, telling me to ring 0300 200 3838 before 5pm. Then, just a couple of minutes later, I got another call from someone else asking to speak to the Director. Thing is, I sold my business over two years back, so I was pretty sure it was dodgy. I looked up both numbers online but couldn’t get a clear answer. So, I ended up contacting HMRC through their web chat and gave them both numbers. Turns out it’s legit - these are official calls about unpaid VAT debts. Best not to ignore them!
HMRC
8 years
I used webchat to check with HMRC and this number is genuinely linked to a VAT debt from them. Don't just brush it off.
HMRC
8 years
I gave them a ring and got put on hold, so I ended up hanging up. There was this automated security thing that asked for info you could easily find out. Then I got through to someone who asked if I wanted to make a payment. When I said no, they just put me on hold again. I reckon I'll try calling the main number next.
8 years
SCAM alert! I have no debts, no VAT or anything like that - nothing fits. Beware!
9 years
Real HMRC Debt Management folks dealing with companies and sole traders registered for VAT (even if they’ve deregistered). The callback number might not always be the same since each office uses different lines. If you’re unsure, just ring the VAT helpline and ask to be put through to the VAT Debt Management team to check if they’ve tried to get in touch with you.
HMRC Debt ManagementVATVAT Debt Management
9 years
I got a call from 03002003884, and they told me to ring back on 0300200838, but it was definitely a scam! Then, while I was on the office phone with them, the Managing Director was actually on the line with the genuine HMRC, who said they hadn’t made any calls. So obvious it’s dodgy. Be careful and never share your details with these numbers.
HMRC
9 years
Got a call at work earlier from someone saying it was about VAT, told us to ring back on that number. I looked them up online and turns out it's a scam! We've had like three calls like this over the past couple of months. Really annoying :(
HMRCVAT
9 years
if you get a call from this number, it’s really from HMRC debt management, so don’t just brush it off.
HMRC
9 years
A number 03002003884 rang me but I didn’t pick up. Then I got a voicemail from a person who didn’t say their name, saying it was HMRC trying to reach someone else - maybe my nephew. They told me to call them back by Monday at the latest using the number 03002003838. When I looked up both numbers online, lots of people mentioned they're scams, though a few said it might be about unpaid VAT. Thing is, neither me nor my nephew have ever been self-employed or run a business.
HMRC
9 years
Got a ring from them earlier but just decided to not pick up.
9 years
So, my other half got a letter from HMRC saying he needs to pay back £300 for child tax and working credits but the thing is, he’s never applied for any of those. Really confused about where this has come from!
HMRC
9 years
Someone rang claiming to be from HM Revenue & Customs and wanted to chat directly with the directors by name. Don’t hand over any cash, it’s a scam!
HM RevenueCustoms
9 years
I rang the number back only to find out it was supposedly "the polling centres operations research hotline." Looks like it's just another telemarketer trying their luck... 🙄
9 years
It wasn’t a con, just a legit call from HMRC.
HMRC
9 years
Had a call from someone claiming to be about revenue and costumes, but they’re totally fake. Seriously, don’t bother talking to them!
9 years
dont believe what some folks say about this number being a scam, its actually from HMRC VAT. check out the last couple comments for proof, its legit, no tricks here!
HMRC VAT
9 years
DON’T THINK THIS IS SOME SORT OF SCAM! I get that lots of folks reckon it might be, but honestly, it’s not at all. This number’s linked to HMRC and they contact you if you’ve got unpaid VAT or a VAT return you haven’t sent off yet. If you choose to not answer, you’ll probably start getting official letters about the debt, and eventually, it could go to a debt collection agency. I found this out after I missed a call from them and called back because I knew I owed some VAT. They spoke directly about my outstanding tax. It’s not a dodgy third party pretending to be HMRC - it’s actually them. So, seriously, don’t just ignore calls from this number.
HMRC
9 years
This isn’t a scam, it’s an official number for HMRC’s VAT debt team. They just need to verify who they’re speaking to, to make sure it’s the right person. Imagine if you owed a huge VAT bill and HMRC started discussing it with your partner or someone who doesn’t work there - that wouldn’t be proper at all! They need to run through some ID checks to confirm they’re dealing with the director or company secretary. The questions are pretty straightforward too, like your name, address and phone. They’d never ask for bank details or anything like that to verify your identity. So yeah, it’s completely legit!
HMRC
9 years
This number isn’t dodgy at all, it’s actually the real contact for the VAT debt department.
VAT
10 years
Today, 27th March, I got a call from someone with an Asian accent saying I had a big VAT bill from 2013. It sounded dodgy to me, so I told them to post all the info over before I believe anything.
10 years
Received a call earlier today, 27 March, from someone with an Asian accent. They said I owed a big chunk of VAT from 2013. I smelled a scam straight away and told them to post all the info to me before I believe anything.
10 years
Got a call from 0300 2003838 today, a bloke called Chris claiming to be from HMRC. He asked for my personal info to "check security". I told him I’ve never had a call from HMRC on my mobile before, so how do I know it's legit? When I mentioned HMRC usually sends a letter first, he just said "Alright then, have a good day" and hung up. Definitely felt dodgy to me.
ChrisHMRC
10 years
Got a call from someone acting like they were from customs and revenue, but they definitely weren’t legit!
HM RevenueCustoms
10 years
It’s not a scam at all, when I rang that number it was actually the HMRC debt team on the line.
HMRC
10 years
When dealing with dodgy salespeople, try asking, "When did we last speak?" and watch them get all flustered.
10 years
Actually, this is the number for managing VAT arrears, not HMRC's debt management team. They do make calls, but this one's specifically for VAT issues.
HMRC
10 years
Got a message on my answerphone this Saturday from someone saying they were from HMRC and that I had to ring them back before 7pm on the 17th. Sounds like a scam to me - I don’t think HMRC would ever do that sort of thing.
HMRC
10 years
Had a call earlier claiming to be from HMRC, saying that (my company name) had to phone them back before 5 today, giving a reference number. My first reaction was to look up the number online. Seems like a scam to me, so I’m not planning to call back.
HMRC
10 years
Got a call from someone named Mohammed claiming to be with HM Revenue. Total scam, watch out!
MohammedHM Revenue
10 years
Got a call from someone pretending to be from HMRC VAT, total scammer!
HMRCVAT
10 years
Had a call from this number today, sounded quite legit at first. Decided to look it up on Google before saying anything though.
10 years
Got a call from someone saying it was the tax office about a debt I supposedly owed, so I rang them back to check it out.
11 years
I’ve just received a call from this number.

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