Police warning over bogus credit card calls

Residents in the strath are being warned by police of a telephone scam which has surfaced in the Dornoch area.

Random people living in the town have been contacted by a bogus company called ‘Toucan Claims’.

The caller claims that the householder’s credit card has been used fraudulently and then requests information from the credit card.

The caller also provides the individual with a false name and contact number.

A police spokesman said: "We advise members of the public that they should not provide any sensitive information over the phone to unknown individuals.

"They can be very convincing and if anyone has any doubts, contact your bank and/or police with the details of the call."

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