Hampshire Police have been touch to let us know about a magazine sponsorship scam.
The equine community are being warned about the scam after an equine physiotherapist received a call asking for sponsorship for a magazine reporting horse thefts. The caller, a man, claimed to be from Hampshire Constabulary.
The Hampshire Constabulary confirm that they are no way involved in the project and if you receive a call such as the above, you should get in touch with the police immediately and not hand over any money or bank details.
If you have any information relating to this incident, or has received a similar call should contact police on 101, or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Callers from outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight should dial 0845 045 45 45.
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