Police warn residents to be wary of card scam

Bromley Police are reissuing their warning about a scam in which  fraudsters use false pretences to try and get people's bank cards, after 25 attempts  to perpetrate this scam across the borough in the last two weeks.

The scam works by the victim initially receiving a phone call, or number of phone calls, from someone claiming to be from their bank or credit card supplier. The caller obtains personal details from the victim before advising them that they need a new card and telling them that a courier  will visit them shortly to collect their old card. A person, dressed to look like a courier, then arrives at the door to take the card.

 A spokesman for Bromley Police said: "It is important that residents are aware of the tactics used by con-artists. Never-ever disclose your bank details to anyone cold calling. Banks will never call you asking for personal or account information as they already have these details, and neither will the Police. If there was a problem with your card and it  needed to be replaced the bank would write to you advising you to cut the card up.

You should never give out bank details or other personal information over the phone, whatever the reason behind the request".