Callers in bank details scam.FRAUDSTERS have been trying to con people into giving their bank details over the phone. Two businesses were targeted on the same day by callers claiming to be from Northumbrian Water. They said that an unpaid bill needed to be settled, and asked for credit or debit card debit card, card that allows the cost of goods or services that are purchased to be deducted directly from the purchaser's checking account. They can also be used at automated teller machines for withdrawing cash from the user's checking account. details. Northumbria Police Northumbria Police is the Home Office police force responsible for policing the areas of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear in England. The service is the sixth largest police constabulary in England or Wales. As of April 2005, the current Chief Constable is Mike Craik. says there have been a number of similar cold calls to people across Newcastle this month. Callers have also claimed to be from a phone company and a bank. Police are urging people not to give out their bank details over the phone. City Centre Neighbourhood Sergeant Claire Lawson said: "It's imperative people do not give their card details to anyone who rings them out of the blue. "They should hang up and ring the company concerned to find out what the situation is, and if it's fraudulent The description of a willful act commenced with the Specific Intent to deceive or cheat, in order to cause some financial detriment to another and to engender personal financial gain. , they should report that they've been contacted by someone claiming to be representing them. "We're doing what we can to trace the people behind these calls, but it's vital that awareness is raised so that anyone else who may receive a call such as this doesn't give any of their details." Anyone who receives a suspicious phone call should report it to police on 03456 043 043. |
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