“Anyone can fall victim to a scam, and we urge people of all ages to brush up on the tell-tale signs, and the support available to those who need it.”
The councillor recommends that anyone who believes they have been affected by a similar cold call situation to reach out to Action Fraud, the UK’s premier scam watchdog.
He added: “If you get sent a message that you believe to be fraudulent, you can report it to your mobile phone provider or by forwarding the message to 7726, a free reporting service provided by phone operators.
“You should also report the scam to Action Fraud to help others avoid falling victim in the future.”