Warning issued after courier fraudsters strike

Norfolk Police has issued a warning after several courier fraud attempts were reported.

All took place on Monday and involved residents in Great Yarmouth, Downham Market and north Norfolk.

In all incidents the caller claimed to be police officer, providing a fake name and collar number, before telling the receiver their bank card had been used fraudulently and they needed to confirm their banking details.

No money was taken and police have warned people to be vigilant, adding: "The police will never ask you to withdraw/send money or purchase items."

Courier fraud happens when someone contacts a victim by telephone claiming to be a police officer, bank or from a government department, among other agencies.

A number of techniques will then be used to convince the victim to hand over their bank details or cash, which may then be passed on to a courier.

Norfolk Police said: "Your bank or the police will never ask for your PIN, bank card or bank account details over the phone – never give these details to anybody.

"Neither the police nor the banks will send a courier to collect money from you."

Further information about frauds and scams can be found on the BBC Action Line website.

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