North Yorkshire Police issue urgent warning as Harrogate district residents fall victim to new telephone scam
North Yorkshire Police is urging people to put the phone down on a recent telephone scam where the suspect claims to be from the emergency services.
In the past two days, officers have received four reports from people who have received fake calls from someone claiming to represent the emergency services and asking them to attend their local police station.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be the police, it can be hard to say no and refuse their requests.
But criminals take advantage of this, by impersonating police officers, and exploiting people's trust.
If you're unsure about whether the person you're dealing with is a genuine police officer – STOP - and call North Yorkshire Police on 101 to check their identity.
Officers recommend that you wait at least five minutes or call on a different phone to ensure the scammer is not still on the line.
For more information about checking a police officer’s identity, visit https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/how-to-check-an-officers-identity