by TerranceBoyce
Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:18 am
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Hertfordshire/Phone-fraudsters-foiled-by-targets-in-Hertfordshire-20140302102214.htm?
Alternatively the caller can request the victim to make a bank transfer or he may attempt to collect the victim's bank card.
The issue that concerns me is how the criminals are getting hold of the contact details for the elderly as invariably it's the elderly being targeted. Whether this is some form of social engineering, which is unlikely, or the abuse of some database, this is the matter that the authorities need to investigate.
The widespread scam, which is affecting the whole country, involves the offenders calling people, mainly aged 60 and over, pretending to be a police officer.
They claim they are investigating a fraud or theft from their bank account and request the resident’s bank details, including pin numbers.
Offenders appear to be deliberately targeting older people and we would urge people to share this information and advice with their elderly relatives or neighbours so they are aware.
Alternatively the caller can request the victim to make a bank transfer or he may attempt to collect the victim's bank card.
The issue that concerns me is how the criminals are getting hold of the contact details for the elderly as invariably it's the elderly being targeted. Whether this is some form of social engineering, which is unlikely, or the abuse of some database, this is the matter that the authorities need to investigate.
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