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Scam Score: 97/100
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Scammers use an automated voice message claiming HMRC has suspended your National Insurance number, threatening benefit loss to trigger a callback to a fraudulent number.
The Scam Message
Automated: 'HMRC has suspended your National Insurance number due to suspicious activity. This affects your access to benefits and employment. Call us immediately to resolve this: 0300 XXX XXXX'
NI Number Suspension Claim
HMRC cannot suspend a National Insurance number — this concept does not exist.
Automated Robocall
HMRC does not contact people through automated robocall messages about NI numbers.
Benefits Access Threat
Threatening loss of benefits is designed to terrify victims into calling back immediately.