Warning over premium rate '˜Insolvency Service' phone scam
Members of the public are being warned not to fall for a telephony scam which asks you to make premium-rate calls to the Insolvency Service.
The report by Action Fraud - the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime - found that people were being asked to dial a telephone number that - although it does connect to the Insolvency Service - is not one of their official numbers, and is charged at an expensive rate.
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Hide AdThe Insolvency Service is a Government agency that supports people in financial distress, tackling financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors.
According to the Government agency the scam appears to be instigated by a website based outside of the UK.
The Insolvency Service has offered the following advice:
If you’re being asked to call the Insolvency Service but you are not going through a bankruptcy or insolvency matter – be careful as it could be a scam phone call.
Take a look at the number you’re being asked to call – if it looks like it’s a premium rate number then it might not be legitimate.
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Hide AdIf you’re still unsure about the number, check the official Insolvency Service website to see if it is one of our numbers.
You can also check numbers using a standard search engine as if it is a legitimate number you will be taken to an official website.
You can find more information on the Insolvency Service website.
If you think you have been a victim of fraud you should report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 20 40 or by using the online reporting tool.