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Public warn over phone scam in which fraudsters pose as police
Public warn over phone scam in which fraudsters pose as police
General News SA Sam Acourt July 28, 2025 1549

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We are warning residents to be vigilant over a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as police officers – with one elderly victim swindled out of £14,000.
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Jailed former police constable found culpable of gross misconduct following fraud conviction
Jailed former police constable found culpable of gross misconduct following fraud conviction
General News SA Sam Acourt April 11, 2024 1997

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Former Police Constable Sam Smith was living in Kingsbridge when he first met the frail 81-year-old woman while on-duty, when he was called to her home in the Dartmouth...
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Former police officer jailed for swindling elderly woman out of more than £18,000
Former police officer jailed for swindling elderly woman out of more than £18,000
General News SA Sam Acourt November 30, 2023 1956

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A fraudster who swindled an extremely vulnerable elderly widow out of more than £18,000 while he was working as a police officer has been jailed.
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Man defrauds NHS of £1m after faking qualifications
Man defrauds NHS of £1m after faking qualifications
General News SA Sam Acourt August 22, 2022 1740

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A Totnes man faked qualifications to defraud his way into roles at a hospice and two South West health trusts, where he earned £643,602.91.
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Police urge people to be aware of scams after 3 people lose £77k in the South West
Police urge people to be aware of scams after three people lose £77k in the South West
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated June 04, 2021 1634

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Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating phone scams in the South West after three victims were conned out of more than £77,000. 
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