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Bogus Telephone Calls


A local elderly lady was phoned and informed by male with asian accent that her bank had made a mistake and that she was entitled to a refund which could be credited to her account if she sent £500:00 through the post office to IGWEEMEKA New Delhi.

The caller stated he represented the Ministry of Justice, Bank reclaim department telephone number 02032863744.

He already knew the lady's date of birth and telephone number . Thankfully on this occasion no money was been transferred.

Please be wary of such telephone calls and ensure elderly and vulnerable family and neighbours are made aware. Under no circumstances give out bank details to anyone who you cannot identify.