Number Spoofed for HMRC Scam? what to do?
Posted by OneDay_OneLife@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 6 comments
Hi All,
I had a random call from a stranger this morning. I thought he was initially calling me a scammer, but I then realised he was saying my number is being used in an HMRC scam and that he received a call which came through as my number.
I've had this number since I was at school. Will they move on from spoofing my number, or is it best to take the hit and request a number change now?
I didn't speak to the gentleman on the phone for long; I was more in shock and distracted at work, not sure if I should have asked any other questions.
Am I stuck? Is a new number the best or only way?
I don't want to be getting random calls from people that have fallen victim to a scam using my number or my number being blocked or blacklisted as it's been spoofed for ilegal acitivity.
At the same time, it will be frustrating changing a number that I've had for over 10 years, from elderly relatives with my number written down on a pad to distant friends and work contacts.
FloofyRaptor@reddit
It's happened to me in the past, the calls literally only lasted an afternoon then they stopped. No need to do anything.
c0tch@reddit
They can spoof any number I had it a couple years ago I kept getting calls from people saying you rang me and I’d just explain na wasn’t me and would be scammers spoofing your number I didn’t change my number and I don’t get those calls anymore it was like for a month or two.
QueefInMyKisser@reddit
Just don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognise. This way you avoid both scammers and idiots who think you’re who think you’re a scammer.
smeech1@reddit
It'll save you a lot of inconvenience if you wait to see if you receive more calls before changing your number.
hunsnet457@reddit
You’re overthinking this, a lot. Don’t bother changing your number.
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