⚠️ Fraud Warning: Scammers Pretending to be Police Officers

⚠️ Fraud Warning: Scammers Pretending to be Police Officers

We are urging residents to remain vigilant following reports of fraudsters posing as police officers over the phone.

Scammers have been contacting people claiming to be from the Metropolitan Police, stating that someone has been arrested with a cloned bank card in the victim's name. The caller is then transferred to another fraudster who attempts to obtain bank details or persuade them to move money.

Remember: ✅ Police officers and bank staff will never ask you to:

Withdraw money from your account

Transfer money to another account

Purchase gift cards or other items

Reveal PIN numbers, passwords or full banking details

If you receive a suspicious call:

Hang up immediately.

Use a different phone or wait a while before making another call, as fraudsters can sometimes stay connected to the line.

Contact your bank using the number on the back of your card.

Report the incident to Action Fraud.

Just because a caller knows personal information such as your address or date of birth does not mean they are genuine.

If you think you or someone you know has been targeted by fraud, report it to Report Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Please share this warning with family, friends and neighbours, particularly anyone who may be more vulnerable to scams.

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Message Sent By
Thomas Passmore
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Lichfield)