Bedfordshire Police is warning residents to be extra cautious regarding the information they give out over the telephone after receiving reports of a bogus telephone caller.
So far six reports have been received over the last two days from residents in the Dunstable and Houghton Regis areas of the county.
A man has contacted the residents posing as a police officer and told them that a warrant is out for their arrest and their house will be raided.
Although confused and concerned about the threat luckily the residents have not given out any personal details and contacted the police who have confirmed the calls are a hoax.
Officers would like to urge other residents who have received similar calls to report the matter to the force so action can be taken to trace and stop the hoax caller.
Police are taking this opportunity to remind members of the public not to give out any personal information over the telephone or to anyone who calls at their home unsolicited.
Residents are also reminded that they should always check the identification of any caller who visits their home before letting them in, and remember, a representative from any bona fide organisation, including the police, will be happy for their credentials to be checked.
Anyone with information about these calls can contact Bedfordshire Police, in confidence, on 1 0 1 or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
So far six reports have been received over the last two days from residents in the Dunstable and Houghton Regis areas of the county.
A man has contacted the residents posing as a police officer and told them that a warrant is out for their arrest and their house will be raided.
Although confused and concerned about the threat luckily the residents have not given out any personal details and contacted the police who have confirmed the calls are a hoax.
Officers would like to urge other residents who have received similar calls to report the matter to the force so action can be taken to trace and stop the hoax caller.
Police are taking this opportunity to remind members of the public not to give out any personal information over the telephone or to anyone who calls at their home unsolicited.
Residents are also reminded that they should always check the identification of any caller who visits their home before letting them in, and remember, a representative from any bona fide organisation, including the police, will be happy for their credentials to be checked.
Anyone with information about these calls can contact Bedfordshire Police, in confidence, on 1 0 1 or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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