You’d think that if someone was stupid enough to try a cold call scam that they wouldn’t claim to be selling products on behalf of the Police.
Think again, Hampshire Constabulary tell us that they’ve received allegations of someone phoning householders and businesses on the Wight under the pretence of working for the police.
Amazing eh!
In case you receive a call from said scammers, be assured that the Hampshire Constabulary do not produce or sell pocket-sized diaries for local shops.
Isle of Wight Crime Prevention Officer Michala Bailey said: “Anyone who receives a call like this should try to remember as much as they can about the bogus caller, and the details they give you over the phone. This information can prove vital to police in identifying and catching offenders.
“Don’t hesitate to challenge and question the identities and motives of any callers who you believe could be suspicious. Do not provide any personal or financial information, and try dialling 1471 to find out if the caller has allowed their number to be traced.”
Information about cold calls can be passed to Hampshire Constabulary’s Force Control Room on 0845 045 45 45.
For further general advice, contact Isle of Wight Council Trading Standards on 01983 823396.
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