West Mercia Police have told residents in South Worcestershire to be on their guard after scammers contacted two people.

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Police say they have received two reports of people in south Worcestershire being contacted.

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KUALA TERENGGANU: A retired civil servant suffered losses amounting to RM155,804 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that impersonated police officers. Read full story

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Officials are warning residents about recent reports of phone scam artists who are impersonating Culver City Police Department officials in Southern California. According to the department, the scammers are placing calls requesting victims’ personal identifying information such as their address, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and other sensitive data. “They may also use official-sounding language to gain your trust,” police noted…

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The Culver City Police Department warned the public Monday about phone scam artists impersonating its officers. According to authorities, the scammers make calls that claim to appear to be directly from the police station. In some cases, the scammers may also use official language to make their victims believe them. Police said the imposters may ask for personal information such as an address, social security number, and bank account information…

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Culver City police warn about phone scam artists impersonating officers

The CCPD says at least two people reported being victims of the scam.

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Police: Kidnapping phone scam being investigated in Chatham County

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LETTER: Warning others so they aren't scammed too

A senior citizen from Lublin fell victim to fraudsters using the “policeman” method. The 86-year-old woman believed the story of the fake officer and lost 17,000 złoty. Lublin police are looking for the perpetrators and are appealing for caution in contacts with strangers.

Seniorka z Lublina padła ofiarą oszustów działających metodą „na policjanta”. 86-letnia kobieta uwierzyła w historię fałszywego funkcjonariusza i straciła 17 000 złotych. Lubelscy policjanci poszukują sprawców i apelują o rozwagę w kontaktach z nieznajomymi.

Emerytka oszukana przez fałszywego policjanta. Spakowała oszczędności i przekazała kurierowi

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Pensioner scammed by fake police officer. She packed her savings and gave it to courier

RIVERLANDERS have been warned to be wary of fake emails being sent from potential scammers impersonating police. South Australia Police is aware of members of the public receiving emails from a ‘@police. sa. gov. au’ address asking them to access...

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SAPOL warning of fake email scam - Murray Pioneer

MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — Authorities are warning of a scam in which callers claim to be officers with the Murray Police Department and request payment in the form of gift cards. The Murray Police Department said it would never request payment over the phone for any service. Officials advised those who receive such calls to hang up and not provide any information.	 
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