Fake Police Scam Alert: Watch Out for OPCC Phone Con Men!
Scam Calls Pretending to Be from the OPCC
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has issued a warning about a nasty phone scam. Fraudsters are ringing up members of the public, pretending to be OPCC staff. Don’t fall for it!
What to Do If You Get the Call
- Hang up immediately. Don’t engage.
- Report the scam to Action Fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud
Official OPCC Stance
The OPCC never contacts people by phone like this. They take data protection very seriously and urge the public to be on their guard.
For details on how the OPCC handles your data, check out their Privacy Notice here.
