Police are urging people to stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be local officers following recent calls made to residents in the Lanarkshire area.
Victims are being told that a fraud case is being investigated or that someone has their bank card and ID.On some occasions, they are being provided with a false crime number.
The scammer aims to convince victims to part with their money, personal information or belongings.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We remind you to be cautious and stop, think and tell.
You should never share personal or financial information with cold callers.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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