This is Scunthorpe -- POLICE are sending out a warning to people in North Lincolnshire, to advise against giving out personal information such as address, contact details and personal financial information over the telephone. Humberside Police received a number of calls from people in North Lincolnshire on Monday, August 20, reporting somebody had telephoned them claiming to be an officer from Humberside Police. The person on the phone made a number of allegations, in what appeared to be an attempt to obtain personal information from the person who answered the phone. The caller told the call taker that they had their home address details and they required their bank account information. The calls which were made have raised a number of concerns, which are now being investigated by police. An officer has been to visit some of the people who were called to provide reassurance. A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "Often people who are targeted in this way are the elderly and vulnerable members of the community, however these calls can be made to anyone and they can happen at any time of the day or night. "Humberside Police would like to reassure people that officers would never call a member of the public in an ad hoc way, to encourage them to report a crime or to advise somebody they have been a victim of crime. "It should also be noted that Humberside Police also do not make calls to people and/or businesses in an attempt to sell some form of advertising. "If a member of the public or a local business is approached in this way, then they are advised to call police and not to hand over any confidential or personal information over the phone. "On occasions, people may also be approached at their home addresses by people trying to sell things and/or to offer their services. "Sometimes these can be legitimate, but also be aware that if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is." Police said people who have been a victim of any form of fraud, are encouraged to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. People can report any offences such as these to Humberside Police, by calling 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting the Humberside Police website for advice on crime prevention.
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This is Scunthorpe -- POLICE are sending out a warning to people in North Lincolnshire, to advise against giving out personal information such as address, contact details and personal financial information over the telephone. Humberside Police received a number of calls from people in North Lincolnshire on Monday, August 20, reporting somebody had telephoned them claiming to be an officer from Humberside Police. The person on the phone made a number of allegations, in what appeared to be an attempt to obtain personal information from the person who answered the phone. The caller told the call taker that they had their home address details and they required their bank account information. The calls which were made have raised a number of concerns, which are now being investigated by police. An officer has been to visit some of the people who were called to provide reassurance. A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: "Often people who are targeted in this way are the elderly and vulnerable members of the community, however these calls can be made to anyone and they can happen at any time of the day or night. "Humberside Police would like to reassure people that officers would never call a member of the public in an ad hoc way, to encourage them to report a crime or to advise somebody they have been a victim of crime. "It should also be noted that Humberside Police also do not make calls to people and/or businesses in an attempt to sell some form of advertising. "If a member of the public or a local business is approached in this way, then they are advised to call police and not to hand over any confidential or personal information over the phone. "On occasions, people may also be approached at their home addresses by people trying to sell things and/or to offer their services. "Sometimes these can be legitimate, but also be aware that if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is." Police said people who have been a victim of any form of fraud, are encouraged to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. People can report any offences such as these to Humberside Police, by calling 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting the Humberside Police website for advice on crime prevention.
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