Dorset Police has been made aware of a new scam that has been circulating recently, the HMRC and iTunes gift card scam.
revenue and customs) and trick victims into paying bogus debts and taxes using iTunes gift cards.
serial code on the back over the phone. Fraudsters are then able to redeem the value, without possessing the card. Fraudsters are contacting victims by:
using a spoofed 0300 200 3300 number and
number provided, they are told a warrant is out in their
urgently on the number provided. They are then told that a case is being built against them for an outstanding debt and they must pay immediately.
rebate or penalty or ask for a payment this way.
• Telephone numbers/texts can easily be spoofed. Never trust the number you see on your display.
the call.
• Remember telephone numbers starting with 09 are charged at a premium rate.
may not have hung up at their end. If they do give you a number, try to ring back from a different phone
HOW TO CONTACT POOLE WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM
Please stop and speak to us on patrol. Telephone: 101. If a crime is in progress or a life is in danger dial 999.
broadstone.npt@
dorset.pnn.police.uk Follow us on Twitter: @poolenpt Facebook: Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team
www.dorset.police.uk
• You can buy call blocking devices from reputable
any personal or banking details or if you are asked to make any payments over the phone.
• If you receive a suspicious cold call, end it immediately.
If you suspect you have been a victim of fraud contact
or by calling 101. PCSO Kerrie Burns
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