Phone scammers pretending to be police officers are trying to trick elderly and vulnerable people across Derbyshire into handing over their bank cards.
The callers say they are investigating unauthorised use of the person’s bank card and ask that they keep the conversation a secret.
Derbyshire Constabulary say this type of tactic is linked to courier fraud, where the scammer persuades their victim to give a fake courier cash or their bank card to help with the ‘investigation’.
“Criminals will often target areas where they know elderly or vulnerable people live, so please share this message with your friends, family and anyone who may benefit from this advice,” read a statement from the force.
“If you or someone you know receives a call of this nature, please report it to us as soon as possible so we can identify the areas being targeted to alert local banks and communities.
“If you're using the same phone you received the scam call on, please wait five minutes to hear a dial tone before calling us or your bank via the number on the back of your card.
“The police will never contact you asking for banking information or to withdraw money to aid an investigation.
“If you receive a call like this, never give out any person information and hang up the call immediately.”
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