Police Impersonation Fraud - Trigger Fraud Alert #48 (October 2026)
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Police Impersonation Fraud - Trigger Fraud Alert #48 (October 2026) |
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WARNING: Fraudsters Are Spoofing Genuine UK Police Telephone NumbersFraudsters have been contacting members of the public while pretending to be police officers. They are using a technique known as caller ID spoofing, which allows them to disguise their real telephone number and make it appear as though they are calling from a genuine police number.
Recent examples reported in HumbersideReports of suspicious calls include: A fraudster impersonating Police Officer Neil RINKIN, using badge number 16304 and claiming to be calling from 01482 356404, Clough Road. A fraudster impersonating DC Neil RINKIN, badge number 16304, claiming to be from Humberside Police and providing a false crime reference number of CR889476131. A fraudster impersonating PC HAYES, badge number D69006, claiming to be from Humberside Police and discussing a warrant and cryptocurrency.
Remember: Police officers will NEVER ask you to:Withdraw or transfer money to a so-called ‘safe account’. Purchase high-value items as part of a police investigation. Share your banking passwords, PINs or cryptocurrency credentials. Be suspicious of unexpected calls requesting personal or financial information, particularly if the caller pressures you to act urgently.
How to protect yourselfHang up: If a call seems suspicious or the caller pressures you to act immediately, end the conversation. Wait before calling back: Where possible, use a different phone to make your next call. If using the same phone, wait at least 10 minutes to help ensure the previous call has disconnected. Verify the caller’s identity: Dial 101 yourself to contact the police and check whether the call was genuine. Never rely on a number provided by the caller or shown in your call history. Don’t trust caller ID: Even if the number displayed on your phone appears genuine, it could have been spoofed by a fraudster. Remember: Just because a call appears to come from a genuine police telephone number does not mean it is legitimate.
Find out moreBBC Morning Live has also highlighted this type of fraud, explaining how scammers are impersonating official police-related telephone numbers to steal thousands of pounds. 📺 Watch the BBC Morning Live report: Please share this warning with friends, family and anyone who may be vulnerable to this type of fraud.
Reporting and SupportIf you have been a victim and lost money, call 101 and report it to Humberside Police. Visit fraudwatch.org.uk for more information about fraud and where to get support. You can also sign up to receive future alerts at alerts.fraudwatch.org.uk. | ||
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