The City of London Police have issued a new warning this month and it's one that anyone with a landline would be wise to pay close attention to Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters UK police have sounded a critical warning this month, and those with landlines should heed the advice . Cybercriminals are currently targeting UK households with fraudulent phone calls purporting to be from law enforcement or bank officials, reports the Mirror . Upon answering, victims are informed of an alleged issue with their account or that it has been compromised, with the fraudsters then pressuring them to take immediate action to prevent financial damage.
The con artists attempt to glean further personal information, including home addresses, which they then exploit to dispatch a courier to collect bank cards directly from the unwitting individuals, leading to theft of funds without the account holders' awareness. Not only cash but also valuable items like jewellery are being targeted in these ruthless telephone scams. The situation is alarming, with the City of London Police confirming that over £28.
7 million has been swindled by courier fraudsters in the past year alone. The hackers are particularly preying on the most vulnerable, with many victims aged 80 and above - one individual reportedly lost a stagge.
