Police calls

"Impersonating as "Detective Richards" from the Gloucester police and telling me that someone other than me had used my personal information for online transactions."

"Asked for personal info Saying working for police Gets anoyed. With indian voice"

"Automated. Offers choice of English or Chinese. "We hve repeatedly tried to contact you..." Suspect Chinese Police station scam, etc."

"Felt like a scam claiming to be from the metropolitan Police"

"Claimed to be from my network . claimed new phone contract taken out in my name and being used for criminal purposes. metropolitan police involved (they claimed)"

"Claimed to be the police"

"I have been a victim of identity fraud. These people are still following me online and in person. I reported it to the police, but nothing was done about it."

"They claimed to be from the police cyber crime unit."

"Metropolitan Police Service - Driver Awareness"

"Said they were with the police."

"Claimed to be police requesting info about business owner"

"Police said they were coming to your house"

"Purported Police Office; who'd "arrested someone with my details on their devices". He was seeking to send a report. I asked why would I want that and he then hung up."

"Said they were from police. Getting money to help local schools with bullying online."

"I got a call from someone who said they were from the "local police" and part of a safer neighbourhood initiative focused on protecting children from cybercrime. They told me they were working with local schools, but then incorrectly named the nearest school to me, which raised concerns. They also said local headteachers were involved and that my "sponsorship" would help me become accredited to their campaign—supposedly showing the community that I support children's online safety and anti‑bullying efforts. The caller then wanted £325 + VAT to "support" three local schools, or £195 for one school. He said that, as a restaurant, local businesses like mine were needed to take part. While he had done some background research on my business, it wasn't accurate enough to seem legitimate."

"They said they were calling from the police, but they hung up when I asked for their rank and badge number."

"Manchester Police"

"Someone called saying they were a Metropolitan Police officer looking into a case about stolen identities. They sounded more like a service centre worker, too polite and not direct enough to be a constable."

"Rotherham police callback"

"Said DCi Ollie Buckland claimed that financial and personal details were obtained by a criminal who is under arrest."

"Pretended to be a police officer, gave a reference number and told to go to any local police station tomorrow. At that moment, you might trust it. But they'll call back later and ask for more info. Don't share any information."

"The Heathrow police called, about a cyber scam."

"Said they were from police Scotland fraud team"

"Said the call was from the Police at Heathrow airport about a crypto suspect and other nonsense. Scam."