Voicemail indicated an arrest warrant due to tax dodging.
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Summary — +441988717986
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Voices on the line warn of arrest warrants for tax evasion, yet pensioners know they don't owe a penny in tax, marking this as a blatant con. Others hear fake reps from energy firms or Vodafone, with dodgy AI voices chiming in when no one's there. These cold calls from Scotland aim to spook you into sharing details or paying up—classic scam tactics. Hang up straight away, never engage, and block the number to keep pests at bay. Report it to Action Fraud or via 7726 texts for the greater good; staying vigilant stops these nuisances in their tracks.
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Recent Reports for 01988 717986
Seems linked to Wigtown, Scotland—IP voice setup. Clueless about it. Had the line blocked before picking up.
Fraudulent number this is.
Definite fraud. Pretended to be Vodafone discussing my account, but I'm not a customer. Kindly report by sending 'Call 01988 717986' to 7726 (fraud reporting line).
Unfamiliar caller, no voicemail. I've blocked it
Fraud alert: automated message claiming a warrant for my arrest over fraud allegations. Pure scam.
Rang from this line, I didn't pick up, no voicemail was dropped. I've added it to my spam blocklist thanks to the reports on here
I didn't pick up, since I only pass the phone to my husband for anticipated calls. With my number on TPS, I verify every caller. Definitely reporting this one, like all scams noted here. It'll be blocked too.
Pretends to be from H R C, saying there's an arrest warrant issued in my name for tax evasion. As a pensioner, I don't pay tax, so it's obviously a scam
Shows as +44 1988 717986 from Newton Stewart, Scotland, with fake GABY claiming to discuss energy and seeking the homeowner. After answering without responding, the AI voice said 'hello, hello, are you there?' I stayed silent, and it disconnected.