Cleveland Police warns of fraudster phone spoofing tactic
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 12:07 · Archive
Fraudsters are using spoofing to pose as police and steal bank details.
Cleveland Police has issued a warning about a phone scam where fraudsters use spoofing technology to pose as police officers. The scammers try to persuade victims to hand over bank details and other personal information.
Residents are being urged to make vulnerable friends and family members aware of the tactic. The warning comes as reports of the scam have emerged in the Cleveland Police area.
How it is being reported
- Warning after reports of Cleveland Police phone number 'spoofing' tactic being used by fraudstersTeessideLive · 3 Oct, 11:35
- Cleveland Police issues warning of 'spoofing' phone tactic being used by fraudstersHartlepool Mail · 2 Oct, 16:38
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