23/06/2017
Police Issue Warning Over Bogus HMRC Telephone Calls
Police have issued a warning to residents living in north and west Belfast to be aware of bogus HMRC telephone calls.
Victims of the scam received phone calls from both men and women claiming that their records show they owe money for taxes unpaid and inform them that they are committing offences if they do not pay.
They request payment over the phone and ask for bank/credit card details demanding payment straight away.
Police are appealing to the public to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 if they receive any bogus calls.
(CD)
Victims of the scam received phone calls from both men and women claiming that their records show they owe money for taxes unpaid and inform them that they are committing offences if they do not pay.
They request payment over the phone and ask for bank/credit card details demanding payment straight away.
Police are appealing to the public to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 if they receive any bogus calls.
(CD)
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