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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.


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  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 


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