Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025
Same as other two comments. Saying they are HMRC and a legal case has been filed against you.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
18 user reports
First reported 2 Apr 2025
·
Last reported
over 1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01988 717986
- International: +44 1988 717986
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: IP Voice Networks Ltd
- Area: Wigtown
- Area code: 01988
Reported categories
Based on 18 public user reports
Unknown Caller
50% (9)
Scam/Fraud
33% (6)
Spam
11% (2)
Debt Collector
6% (1)
User Reports (18)
Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025
Claimed to be revenue and customs, saying a letter was returned to them they sent.Legal proceedings will commence. Scammers
Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025
Pretending to be HMRC claiming that there's a criminal investigation for tax fraud
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