Visa & Immigration Scams in the UK
Automated or live calls claiming there is an issue with your visa application, that you face deportation, or that your National Insurance number has been used in criminal activity.
How to protect yourself
The Home Office and UKVI do not cold call people about visa issues. Contact UKVI directly through gov.uk to verify any genuine concern.
Reported visa & immigration scams numbers
| # | Number | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07711 246168 | 7 reports |
| 2 | 0800 4359220 | 6 reports |
| 3 | 07711 992336 | 6 reports |
| 4 | 0345 1813430 | 5 reports |
| 5 | 0131 2062990 | 5 reports |
| 6 | 0191 2251090 | 5 reports |
| 7 | 07911 088769 | 4 reports |
| 8 | 0131 2512840 | 4 reports |
| 9 | 0870 1161820 | 4 reports |
| 10 | 020 7003 4810 | 4 reports |
| 11 | 0808 2190940 | 3 reports |
| 12 | 01132 074460 | 3 reports |
| 13 | 020 7010 9030 | 3 reports |
| 14 | 0191 2091740 | 3 reports |
| 15 | 01179 118950 | 3 reports |
| 16 | 07712 085607 | 3 reports |
| 17 | 0121 2188080 | 2 reports |
| 18 | 01604 423739 | 2 reports |
| 19 | 01158 238480 | 2 reports |
| 20 | 0808 1368840 | 1 report |
What people are reporting
“Robo call claiming to be from Visa”
07907 003438“Robo fraud call claiming to be from Visa fraud protection, on a mobile located at fraud geographical central???? Noooo don’t believe that. Block it.”
07477 400525“Claimed to be from Visa about fraudulent transactions - very aggressive and irritated when I wouldn't provide bank details”
07440 135065Report fraud to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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