IOW - Police appeal on Post Office scam

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 19 Oct 2010, 15:26

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POLICE have renewed their appeal for information regarding an alleged fraud.

There have been three recent reports of a scam attempted at Island Post Offices when suspected fraudsters have attempted to obtain cash from accounts. In one case they succeeded.

PC Jamie Dupey, investigating officer, said: "It has been alleged phone calls are made to Post Offices by men speaking with a Scottish accent.

"They claim to work for a legitimate bank and give details of bank accounts belonging to customers who have lost their cards.
"The suspected fraudsters then say the affected customer will be visiting the Post Office shortly with a cheque from the bank so they can collect emergency money."

PC Dupey said most staff had been suspicious and refused to hand over cash. But at one Island Post Office £2,800 was taken.
Post Offices around the country are thought to have been affected.

Police have issued pictures of one of the suspects, caught on CCTV at Pan Stores.

Anyone with information can contact PC Dupey at Newport Police Station on 0845 045 45 45.