Scammers pretending to be police officers steal money from Derbyshire residents

Police have urged Derbyshire residents to be vigilant after thieves pretending to be police officers stole money from several different households.

By Steve Jones

Published 12th Nov 2020, 12:14 BST

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Dronfield Police safer neighbourhood team said they have received “a number of reports whereby suspects are purporting to be police officers in order to scam people out of money.”

A spokesperson said: “The numbers we use to call anyone should not appear on your caller ID.

"Remember that the police will never ring you and ask you for your bank details or for money!”

A number of Dronfield residents have been targeted by the scam.

Further details about the crimes were not given but police said anyone who receives a call that raises suspicions should hang up and dial 101 on a different phone or check the caller’s identity by checking with their local neighbourhood policing team.

Residents are also urged to never give out personal or financial information over the phone, even if the caller claims to be from their bank.