We are aware of a scam circulating in your area. 

A resident has been targeted by a phone message scam. 

A person claiming to be a family member asked for an amount of money to be sent over via an online banking service. The message was received from 07941 555529. 

We ask all residents, if they receive any unexpected messages requesting similar, claiming to be from a friend/family member, to contact that person directly before any action is taken.

Please help us raise awareness of this scam by informing your elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours.

Crime prevention advice can be found on our website: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

and at www.actionfraud.police.uk   

Please note, we're unable to accept reports of crime through Your Neighbourhood Alerts. You can report non-emergency crime online here. Always call 999 in an emergency.