Fraudsters fleece elderly people out of money in Ross-on-Wye

West Mercia Police say they are investigating a fraud-related offence, where fraudsters posing as employees of the Financial Conduct Authority have made contact with the victim by phone.

"They have convinced the victim to transfer significant amounts of money into another account using fake invoices for building and cleaning companies," said a spokesperson.

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In light of this, the police are asking people to be extra vigilant and to share what has been happening with family members, friends, elderly or vulnerable neighbours.

What you can do to help

• STOP before you share information or pay money.
• THINK: is this a scam, or is it real?
• GET HELP if you think you may have given information or money to someone as part of payment.

If you need advice, support or assistance in preventing fraud, the local team can be contacted at rossonwye.snt@westmercia.police.uk