euclid Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 This morning I had a phone call (recorded) from someone saying they were from H.M.R.C. and to quote:- "A case has been opened against you regarding your taxes,to speak to your "case officer" press one"....obviously I didn't.....As I had just paid my "self assessment" taxes I did find it a bit worrying even if unbelievable as it was obviously a scam..press 1 and it will cost a fortune....I rang H.M.R.C. to report it and they informed me all was OK...and to report it to the police..which I did,apparrently I am not the only one to have received it....the number that rang me was.. 00441618503938...a Manchester one...forewarned is forearmed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Pressing '1' will not cost you anything. Believing and responding to what you are told after talking to a fraudster after pressing '1', could lead to major problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin6 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Anyone in the world can buy a virtual number anywhere in the UK, the 0161 number probably bears no resemblance to the originator of the call. I'm starting to get ppi/ crash claims from new 0114 4 numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudbeer Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I get so many scam calls I only answer now if I know the number or am expecting a call. If someone wants me they can leave a message. Be aware some of these callers are very convincing and have well rehearsed answers to every objection you come up with,sadly they prey on the old and vulnerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 This e mail from Alphonsus Igboeri Good Day All my efforts to reach you on phone has proved abortive. Please find the attached for your attention. Best Regards The sender's name alerts you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexo Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 So the attached contains malware that locks up your computer until you pay a ransom (and maybe paying the ransom does not fix it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Delete it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter71 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 if you have to ask "is this a scam?" it probably is. Unless youve been waiting for a call from Alphonsus Igboeri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itrytoplease Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 You have a mobil phone? a house phone? a letter box? and your hard to contact. Wake up and smell the coffee. Never open up attachments from strangers, and I even scan attchments/emails from friends just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I heard about a different scam coming from America your phone rings and a voice says can you hear me ? If you say yes it charges your bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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