Fraudsters Alert

Fraudsters Alert

SMART ALERT - Fraudsters Impersonating Staffordshire Police

We have received numerous reports this afternoon from residents who have been contacted by individuals claiming to be detectives from Staffordshire Police. The callers state that victims have been affected by fraud or a data breach and then direct them to contact a telephone number or use an app linked to a cryptocurrency exchange platform.

Of particular concern, fraudsters are using the telephone number 0300 123 4455, an old Staffordshire Police contact number. When searched online, this number is still linked to several historic webpages and police station contact details, which may make the scam appear genuine.

Please remember:

Staffordshire Police will never ask you to transfer money, withdraw cash, purchase gift cards, or move funds to a "safe account".

Be cautious if contacted unexpectedly by anyone claiming to be a police officer regarding your finances.

Never provide bank details, PIN numbers, passwords or security codes over the phone.

If in doubt, end the call and contact Staffordshire Police using official contact details or call 101.

A press release has been circulated and Staffordshire Police teams have been made aware of this issue.

Please share this alert with family, friends and vulnerable relatives who may be targeted by this type of fraud.

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Message Sent By
Deborah Fry
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Lichfield)