This follows a report where a victim was requested to co-operate with an “operation” to identify fraud within a bank, where it was alleged that staff members were giving out fake £20 notes.
As part of this fraud, the victim was asked to attend their local branch and obtain a large amount of mone,y which would then be fingerprinted.
They were then advised to hand over the money to a courier, purporting to be bank investigation staff or police, with the promise that the money will be returned.
A spokesperson said: “We are encouraging all members of the public to STOP! Think Fraud.
Recognise and break the suspicious contact, the bank or law enforcement would never ask you to obtain money from your bank account or ask you to buy something of value
Stop and check official contact routes, either through official routes, or by making contact with your family to check. Always check that the call has been disconnected or use another phone,
Report the incident to Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or by going online at www.reportfraud.police.uk or contact police on 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Please seek support and monitor your accounts for any suspicious activity.
