Yesterday I received several reports of another attempted ‘Telephone Scam’
I had one myself which is unusual! – the originator number was ;-
0103 754 7607 a quick ‘Google’ search came up with being a ‘Scam Number’
I was told – We are cutting off yor internet connection due to illegal activies…
Press 1 to re-instate your service.
Needless to say I did not press 1 and terminated the call.
One Whittlesey resident had 4 calls yesterday
Below from Nigel Sutton..
Good afternoon
A contact has received three telephone calls in quick succession. All are automated messages which state the following:
“We have been trying to get hold of you, there is an arrest warrant out for you by Her Majesty’s Custom and Revenue Service press 1 to speak to your case officer.”
The phone number is 07799639314.
PLEASE DON’T!
My contact did some social media research and it appears this type of call has been reported elsewhere by people of various ages.
This is not how HMRC would contact the public and although obviously a scam to some, it will cause anxiety and distress to others perhaps resulting in them contacting what is clearly a mobile telephone number and potentially losing money or sensitive information. (And to most we know that HMRC would not use a mobile number, but again not always obvious)
Please consider disseminating this as wide as possible using social media and contacts.
Thank you for your assistance.
Nigel
Mr Nigel Sutton 8517
Fraud and Cyber Security Advisor
