Police are aware of reports emerging in several police districts where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a Police Officer.
Waikato District Prevention Manager, Inspector Hywel Jones, is urging locals across the whole district to be alert to the scam.
The 'officer' will claim to be from a particular branch or police department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or a scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.
People have been directed to go to their bank and withdraw money for evidence of the supposed scam.
This is a scam - no legitimate Police Officer will ever ask you to hand over money, for any reason.
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