A fraudster posing as a chief police officer has scammed Flintshire residents of thousands of pounds.
North Wales Police are warning people to be on their guard after several people in the area have fallen foul of the con artist.
Victims have received unsolicited telephone calls from a man with a London accent purporting to be a detective chief inspector reporting that there has been suspicious activity on their bank account, which the police are investigating.
The offender then advises them to take a “significant” amount of money out of their bank account.
Once the cash has been withdrawn the caller arranges to meet the victim before taking the money off them with the promise of storing it in a safe place.
In a statement North Wales Police said: “Some victims have withdrawn thousands of pounds from their current accounts and handed the money over to the offenders. Enquiries are currently on-going.”
Detective Inspector Jonathan Salisbury-Jones of Flintshire CID has issued the following advice:
If you receive a telephone call from someone asking you to withdraw money from your accounts, end the call immediately and report the incident to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online
Do not give personal details including banking details to anyone you do not know following unexpected requests for money made either in the street, on the doorstep, over the telephone or internet as these details can be used to steal your identity.
Beware of cold calls even when the caller appears to have personal information such as your address or bank account details.
Legitimate callers will never be offended if you ask to call back in order to confirm their identity.
When doing so always use a phone number that you have obtained from previous correspondence or an independent source such as phone book or an official website.
If you want to call your bank, then do so from another telephone or visit your local branch.
Anyone who has been targeted should call North Wales Police on 101.
see-http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fake-chief-policeman-fleeces-flintshire-11554665
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