Beware scammers posing as Police Officers

Dear Resident,

Beware scammers posing as Police Officers

Several Bishop's Stortford residents have received calls from fraudsters posing as police officers. 

If you receive a call you’re not expecting, you should be suspicious. The vital things to remember is that police, or bank staff, would:

NEVER ask for your bank account details or PIN number over the phone, so do not disclose these to anyone, no matter who they claim to be.

NEVER ask you to withdraw money and send it to them via a courier, taxi or by any other means.

NEVER ask you to send your bank cards, or any other personal property, to them via courier, taxi or by any other means.

If you are not happy with a phone call and are suspicious of the conversation you have with the caller then please end the call and dial 101 or report online.  

Remember, when reporting a suspicious phone call to police, wait at least five minutes before attempting to make the call to ensure you’re not reconnected to the offender.

Alternatively, use a mobile phone or test your landline by phoning a friend or relative first, to ensure you aren’t still unwittingly connected to the offender.

For more info visit: Action Fraud

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