Fraud Scam Warning

Update, 15 August: We received another report last night, this time from Hogsthorpe, near Chapel St Leonards. We are again sharing our warning and advice to help prevent people falling victim to this scam.  

Original post, 14 August: Yesterday (12 August) we received two reports of Boston residents being called by someone purporting to be from Boston Police saying that their bank account has been compromised and their money was being taken. The fraudster then told them that in order to prove who they were, the line would go dead and after three beeps they should then dial 999, that they would come straight back through to the person calling.

Fortunately, neither resident fell for this, suspecting this was indeed a scam.

Often fraudsters will find ways of making victims think they have disconnected the call but in reality they are still on the line with the fraudster. We're making you aware so that unsuspecting people don’t play into their trap.

What to do:

Hang up.

Wait for a few minutes.

Then call the police on 101, or your bank - preferably from a different phone and not on any number they give you. They will be able to tell you if they are trying to reach you.

Do not give any details, personal or financial over the phone and never withdraw money because you have been told to, no bank or police officer would call you to ask you to do this.