NSW Police
have issued a warning regarding a new phone scam after receiving multiple reports from the public.
have issued a warning regarding a new phone scam after receiving multiple reports from the public.
Hoax calls were reported by individuals posing as The Rocks police station personnel, attempting to obtain personal information over the phone.
Reports from concerned citizens indicated that the scammers informed them they had fallen victim to a scam or online fraud.
Authorities are actively investigating the origins of these fraudulent calls.
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What to do if you get a scam call
Police reiterated precautions to avoid falling victim to scam calls, such as:
- If you receive a threatening phone call, hang up immediately.
- Do not disclose personal details to the caller.
- Never provide your personal or banking details to a person who calls you.
- Never provide your financial PIN or account passwords to anyone.
- Do not make any payments to the caller, either via phone, internet, or cash.
- If you are suspicious about the credentials of a person on the phone, ask questions. If they avoid answering or refuse to provide information, hang up.
- Do not succumb to pressure from scammers. They often use high-pressure tactics to manipulate individuals into making quick decisions.
- If you believe you’ve given your account details to a scammer, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Contact law enforcement promptly to report the incident.
Individuals with additional details are urged to contact Crime Stoppers for assistance.