Report of two men impersonating police in Corby

Northamptonshire Police is reminding people that officers would never ask anyone for money after an attempted fraud was reported in Corby.

The incident happened on Tuesday, April 23, and involved the victim being approached at home by two men who arrived in a white van and claimed to be officers from the Force.

The pair told the victim that someone they knew was in custody and owed a debt of £10,000, asking the victim for this amount in cash.

The victim refused and challenged the men who, after briefly blocking the victim’s way, left when they said they were calling the police.

The Force is issuing advice to help keep people safe from this kind of fraud, and reminding them that police officers will never ask you for cash in any circumstances.

If you receive an unexpected visit from someone claiming to be a police officer, ask to see their identification and warrant card and note their collar number.

Ask them to wait outside, lock your door and call Northamptonshire Police on 101 to have their identity confirmed.

Genuine officers are used to providing such verification and will never object to you doing this.

If you believe the people who have approached you are not genuine and you have any fears for your safety, always call 999.

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