Humberside Police are urging us to remain vigilant and remember the signs of impersonation fraud.
The Force says they have received an increased number of reports of courier fraud also known as impersonation fraud, involving people receiving phone calls from people posing as police officers.
Whilst these numbers can look legitimate, scammers can use devices that change or ‘spoof’ the appearance of their number on your device, changing the caller ID displayed on your phone. If you receive an unexpected call that you think could be a scam, hang up, wait a few minutes and call 101 to contact the police.
Humberside Police said:
“The most vulnerable to these scams may not see this message online so we urge you to spread this message to those you know that may be vulnerable to this time of scam.
“Remember:
- The police will never call you and ask you to verify your personal details, ask for your PIN by phone or offer to pick up your card by courier.
- The police will never send a courier to your home to collect bank cards, cash or other valuable items.
- Don’t trust caller ID display on your phone – it is not proof of identity”
If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, call 101 to report it to police or alternatively report fraud’ online at: https://www.reportfraud.police.uk
