Phone CallImpersonates HMRCHigh Risk

HMRC National Insurance Number Suspended Scam

Threatening robocall impersonating HMRC claiming National Insurance suspension and risk of arrest to extort money.

99/100
High Risk

Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports

Warning Signs Detected

3 indicators identified

Arrest Threat

HMRC never threatens arrest via phone calls or automated messages.

Immediate Call Required

Extreme urgency to prevent victims from thinking clearly or verifying.

HMRC Enforcement Impersonation

HMRC does not have an enforcement arm that makes threatening calls.

What To Do If You Received This

HMRC will never threaten arrest via phone. Hang up immediately. Report to Action Fraud at 0300 123 2040.

Report Details

Channel
Phone Call
Org Impersonated
HMRC
Risk Score
99/100
First Reported
30 May 2026
Reports Received
531
Warning Signs
3

Original Message (Reference)

Anonymised copy of the original message — included for reference

URGENT: Your National Insurance number has been suspended due to suspicious activity. You must call [PHONE-NUMBER] immediately to avoid arrest. HMRC Enforcement.

First reported 3 months ago · 531 total reports

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