Report Fraud is urging the public to stay alert to telephone scams that spoof Caller ID, following a rise in reports of fraudsters posing as police officers.
How to protect yourself
Remember that genuine service providers, banks and the police will NEVER call asking you to transfer money, share personal financial details or hand over remote control of your computer.
If you are in any way suspicious, or feel pressured into anything, hang up and take time to check if the call is genuine.
Unsure if it's really the police calling you? Contact the police on 101 to check.
Don’t trust the Caller ID display on your phone – it’s not proof of ID.
Report a suspicious phone call
If you've lost money or have been hacked as a result of responding to a phishing message or scam call, you should report it to Report Fraud.
