4 elderly individuals in Ayrshire faced attempted bank scams by fraudsters posing as police or bank staff.

In Ayrshire, four elderly individuals have faced attempted bank scams where fraudsters posed as police or bank staff, aiming to steal large sums of money. Victims were misled into withdrawing cash for supposed investigations. Detective Inspector Craig Gilmour warned that legitimate organizations never request money transfers or personal information over the phone. Citizens are advised to hang up on suspicious calls and report them to the police.

September 27, 2024
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