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15:44 31/08/2019
We are issuing a scam warning after residents in East Hampshire were conned into handing over thousands of pounds after being persuaded into taking it out of the bank.
The fraudsters telephoned their victims, claiming to be police officers who said they were investigating the use of counterfeit money by banks.
They persuaded their victims they needed to withdraw money from the bank so that it could be tested after being collected by couriers.
Between August 7 and August 22, there were three reported incidents in East Hampshire.
The fraudsters targeted a man in his 80s from Liphook, a man in his 80s from Petersfield and a woman in her 80s, also from Petersfield, who were all persuaded to hand over cash worth thousands of pounds.
Officers have spoken to all three victims and will follow-up to provide advice and reassurance.
Please be on your guard against fraudsters and follow this advice:
If you or someone you know has been a victim of this type of fraud, report it to us by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, dial 999.
You can make yourself aware of this type of scam and how to protect yourself against them by visiting the Action Fraud website (https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/) or by calling them on 0300 123 2040.