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“Hello Mum. I am using this phone as mine is broken.” |
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Good afternoon,***SCAM ALERT***
“Hello Mum. I am using this phone as mine is broken.”
An incident was reported to Lincolnshire Police on Thursday 29 January alleging a phone scam fraud, resulting in a large amount of money being handed over to individuals impersonating the victim’s family member.
A 40-year-old male has been arrested in connection to this and investigations are ongoing. He remains in police custody.
We continue to warn our communities about scam calls and messages – fraudsters posing as family members, police officers, or bank workers to convince the caller to withdraw thousands.
“Hello Mum. I am using this phone as mine is broken.” - This is a typical start to a scam message from an unknown number.
Alternatively, they may start with something like “Hi, it’s Emma…” or another common name that may be shared with your friend or relative. It is likely by chance rather than design that you happen to know someone of that name.
They will say that they are messaging from a new mobile number as their phone was lost, damaged or stolen and will go on to ask for money. They may give the reason of purchasing a new phone or claim that they need money urgently to pay a bill.
How to stay safe: -ALWAYS verify requests in person or verbally to ensure you are speaking to the person that you think you are.
We know what not everyone follows us on social media, and we are trying the share the message in as many ways as possible, and for this, we are asking for your help: please check on senior relatives, friends or neighbours, or others who might be vulnerable to scammers, and warn them about the potential threat of scam calls.
For further advice regarding scams, please consider downloading “The Little Book Of ………” series from the Metropolitan Police. The Little Book of Big Scams, fifth editionThe Little Book of Cyber Scams 2.0The Little Leaflet of Cyber AdviceLittle Booklet of Investment ScamsLittle Booklet of Phone ScamsThe Little book of Crypto Crime
Guides to keeping your devices and online accounts safe.Protect yourself from SIM swap fraudSecuring your deviceSecuring your internet of things devicesSecuring your online accountsSecuring your Router and WiFiSecuring your WhatsApp account
Watch The “Little Guide to...” video series.All videos include British Sign Language (BSL). Top ten tipsLittle Guide to Action Fraud
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