POLICE ISSUE WARNING OF “FUNERAL PLAN” SCAM

Police Scotland officers in Dumfries and Galloway want to alert the community to a new scam which is currently doing the rounds.

In the latest scam the victim receives a telephone call from an individual pertaining to be from a company selling funeral plans, when pressed further the individual advises they are from the local council. This is not the case and clearly the use of the ‘local council’ by name is an attempt to give the scam some credibility.

Community Officer Constable Clark Logie says. “Although the cover story changes, as with all scams the person on the other end of the phone is intent on obtaining a financial gain from you, whether it be banking details or payment for a product or service that never materialises.

“Constable Logie continues “The basic advice is do not deal with Cold Callers, if you require a product, service or other work carried out contact reputable companies and get a minimum of three quotes. Never give out personal or banking details to cold callers, irrespective of how they contact you, whether they attend at your door, contact you by telephone or by E mail.”