Greedy Scammers Swipe £9,500 from Odiham OAPs in Shocking Fraud
A heartless con has ripped off an elderly Odiham couple out of a whopping £9,500 after posing as police officers. The shocking scam took place on Friday, 5 May, when the 69-year-old woman and her 79-year-old husband were duped by cold-hearted fraudsters.
Scam Callers Pretend to be Met Police
The couple received a phone call from scammers pretending to be from the Metropolitan Police. The fake officers claimed they were investigating a bank fraud linked to the victims’ accounts. They alarmed the pair by saying a courier would arrive to collect cash for the ongoing “investigation.”
At around 4pm the same day, a man showed up at their address and collected the £9,500 cash.
Police Hunt Slim Black Male Courier
Officers are urgently seeking the man who collected the money. He is described as:
- Black, mid-20s
- 5ft 10ins to 5ft 11ins tall
- Slim build
- Short black hair
- Wearing a black long-sleeved top and dark trousers
If you have any info, call 101 quoting crime reference 44170168125 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police Urge Public to Stay Alert
- Never share bank details over the phone.
- If you’ve given info that might risk your account, call your bank immediately to cancel cards.
- Don’t hand over cash to anyone at your door claiming to collect money.
- If someone claiming to be a police officer phones, ask for their name and collar number. Then hang up and call 101 to verify.
- If a “cop” calls at your door, always ask for ID and call 101 to check if they’re legit.
Remember, genuine officers won’t mind if you check their credentials. If you’re worried about any suspicious calls or visits, ring 101. If it’s an emergency, call 999 straight away.
