HMRC scam?

[arknor]

Got phoned twice today from 075485 453585 and 07586 631690

upon answering theres an American AI recorded voice that I can barely understand.

It sounds like " a letter we sent to you got returned back to us, something about a fine or court, press 1 to speak to an officer"


I'm presuming its a scam and HMRC never make phone calls but send letters or emails
upon pressing 1, I would get put through to an indian asking for payment?

all my taxes are sorted so.. it surely must be a scam?


anyone else getting scam calls recently? first time I've ever had one

 

[arknor]

I never answer an unknown number. They can leave a message if it's genuine.

sometimes my number is given to random colleagues when they need help, so I have little choice :/

 

[arknor]

No, the HMRC always rings from burner phones. Austerity innit.

Honestly with this WFH culture I wouldn't be suprised, the amount of official phone calls I have and the other end sounds like a family house with pets ,kids and a TV in the background.

must be a really efficient worker in that environment...

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if some of them are gaming at the same