People in Stamford & Rutland urged to be vigilant after fraud arrest in Colsterworth
An 80 year old man was defrauded earlier this week.
People in Stamford and Rutland are being urged to remain vigilant - after a man in his 80s was defrauded out of a large amount of cash last week.
He was contacted by fraudsters posing as police officers - and a 32 year old man has since been arrested and released on bail.
Lincolnshire Police released the following statement:
"We have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and for impersonating a police constable."
"This is in relation to an incident on 22 September, where a man in his 80s from Colsterworth reported lost a sum of money after he was contacted by fraudsters purporting to be police officers from Scotland Yard.
"The 32-year-old has been released on police bail while enquiries are ongoing.
"We are still urging members of the public to remain vigilant against courier fraud."