Warning as fraudsters pose as Somerset police officers in convincing phone scam

Police warn Burnham and Highbridge residents over 'highly convincing' scam calls posing as officers

Avon and Somerset Police has urged residents across Somerset, including in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area, to stay alert after receiving multiple reports of fraudsters telephoning people while pretending to be police officers in a bid to steal money and personal information.

Warning as fraudsters pose as Somerset police officers in convincing phone scam

Somerset residents are being warned about criminals pretend to be police officers before attempting to get money or banking information.

Police warn of convincing scam calls using spoofed phone numbers

Police said the calls may be automated, generated using AI technology or made by a real person.