Scams affecting the most Vulnerable – We need your help
We are asking you to please pass information about this scam onto family members, someone you care for or even your neighbours.
Reports received by Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Police Division indicate that a number of our local residents have been getting contacted by scammers via mobile phone text message or WhatsApp message.
The content of the message is that the caller (a supposed) trusted friend or family member, often saying they are a son or daughter, has recently changed their phone number and in need of some money to pay an outstanding bill or for food. On occasion these messages have gone unchallenged and money has been transferred.
This message will come from a mobile number that you do not recognise.