Warning over fake police officer phone scam in Nottinghamshire

In one recent incident a man came close to losing £5,000, but was prevented from withdrawing the money by bank staff who became suspicious.

The force said the scammers call a person and tell them they are a police officer and that there is a problem with their account.

They go on to tell the victim to withdraw money for safekeeping or their help is needed as part of an undercover investigation.

If the attempts are successful, somebody posing as a courier or police officer would then have appeared to take money or items away.

Mr Richardson said: “No police officer would ever make contact in this way and request money or anything else of a personal nature from you.

“If you receive such a call you should not give out any personal information and hang up immediately.”