What kind of scam are scammers using against residents?

Scammers are impersonating local police officers and calling residents to try and obtain their bank details.

What advice do police give to prevent falling for phone scams?

Police advise residents to hang up immediately if they receive a suspicious call and to use a different phone to verify the caller's identity.

Will police or banks ever ask for my bank details over the phone?

No, banks and police services will never ask for your card or account details, or your PIN, over the phone.

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Police Scam Alert: Bogus Officers Target Locals for Bank Details

15 Mar

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Summary

Scammers impersonated local police officers calling residents.
Bogus officers attempted to obtain bank details from victims.
Police advise hanging up and verifying identity before calling back.

Police Scam Alert: Bogus Officers Target Locals for Bank Details

Scammers have been impersonating local police officers, targeting residents with fraudulent phone calls to obtain sensitive bank details. In a recent incident on Saturday, four individuals in Great Yarmouth and nearby villages like Hemsby, Scratby, and Ormesby St Margaret received calls from these fake officers. Norfolk Police confirmed that no financial losses occurred as victims reported the scam attempts promptly. This particular scam differs from previous ones, as the callers pretended to be local officers rather than from distant stations.