Police Impersonation Scam Hits england/england/england/canterbury/”>canterbury/”>canterbury/”>Canterbury: Huge £23,000 Fraud Warned
Luckily, at 2.49pm on Tuesday 30 September, police arrested a 19-year-old suspect, who has since been released on bail as enquiries continue.
How to Stay Safe: Don’t Hand Over a Penny
- Never hand cash or valuables to couriers after such calls.
- If someone claims to be a police officer on the phone, ask for their details and hang up immediately.
- Wait five minutes, then call 101 to verify the call or 999 if it’s an emergency.
Speak Up If You Know Something
If you have any information about these scams, contact the appeals line on 01843 222289 quoting reference 30-0533. Help stop these crooks in their tracks.
