CRIMINALS are targeting the region with a new “advance fee” cash scam, police are warning householders in the Bolton area.
The crooks request an advance fee, in the form of a Ukash voucher — like an online postal order — for reclaiming bank charges.
Officers from the Economic Crime Desk at GMP have received a number of reports of people losing money to the fraudsters. Det Sgt Ian Paterson said: “Officials from Ukash say they do not offer this type of service and are concerned their customers are being targeted.
“You may receive calls or emails from people claiming to be from the Ministry of Finance, Money Saving Expert or a loan company asking you to send them a fee in the form of a Ukash voucher code. In all cases, this will be people trying to scam money from you.”
To report a fraud, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit actionfraud.org.uk
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