Fraudsters posing as police officers target residents in cash and card scam

Fraudsters posing as police officers target residents in cash and card scam

Public urged to hang up and verify calls using a different phone AN INCREASING number of reports have been received of criminals impersonating police officers in an attempt to trick victims into handing over cash or bank cards — either directly or via a courier. The fraudsters use sophisticated and convincing tactics to gain trust. They may already have basic personal information, such as a victim’s name and address, which can often be easily ob…