Police warn of scam calls made by fake officer
Residents in Kirklees have been warned.
Last updated 20th Apr 2022
West Yorkshire Police have issued a warning of a man pretending to be a detective.
The Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team say anyone who had contact with a male pretending to be DC 9133 Adam Thompson need to contact Action Fraud.
There have been two calls from Kirklees residents saying they have been cold called by a man with those details who claimed to be a Halifax based police officer.
On both occasions the caller said he was investigating a financial scam and asked for bank details. Both victims refused and contacted the police.
Sergeant Caroline Loran of the Kirklees Neighbourhood Policing Team, said
“We have taken two reports from residents who said they had been cold called by a man giving these details.
“No such individual with this name works for West Yorkshire Police, and officers would never ring residents and ask for sensitive information over the phone such as bank information.
“We always advise residents never to pass on such details over the phone and to report suspicious calls and scams to Action Fraud.
“We are investigating this attempted fraud and would ask anyone who has information to ring the Huddersfield NPT on 101 referencing log 416 of 20 April.
“Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."