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Fraudsters are impersonating police to trick people into revealing their financial details. These scams include phone calls, messages and in-person scams. New figures from UK Finance show a worrying trend—scammers posing as police and bank staff accounted for 15% of all scam losses in the first half of 2024, costing victims £32.3 million. If you get a call from someone claiming to be an officer, it can be hard to say no and refuse their requests – but today we help you outsmart the criminals. Detective Marc Cananur explains the things police will NEVER ask you to do, including withdrawing money and handing over private banking details. Plus, he shares how to check identity, and how if you’re still in doubt – STOP – and call 101.

To watch this with subtitles, go to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 20/02/25.