Money making scam involving people impersonating police hits Lanarkshire towns

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Lanarkshire locals are urged to remain vigilant for an ongoing fraudulent banking scam involving people impersonating police officers.Lanarkshire towns Motherwell and Blantyre are two of 15 across Scotland - from Ayr to Aberfeldy - where incidents have taken place with more than £300,000 being defrauded from victims.Between October 2021 and January 2022, over 30 reports have been received from members of the public, who have either been visited or contacted by individuals claiming to be Police Scotland officers.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android On each occasion, the victim was contacted by telephone from someone claiming to be from a bank fraud department and advised that their bank account had been compromised.They were then requested to either transfer money remotely to another account online or attend at a bank and remove cash, which would later be collected by a police officer.While not every attempt to extort money was successful, those responsible defrauded a number of victims across the country including Lanarkshire.Superintendent Hilary Sloan told Lanarkshire Live: “While there are a number of ways police officers may look to contact you, please be mindful of this scam and always be suspicious of any unexpected contact.“If you receive such a call, or visit, ask for the officer’s details