The idea of the bank courier scam is that targetted people are telephoned at their homes and told that there was problems with their bank cards, possibly fraudulent use, and that new cards would have to be issued. The scammers ask for all the bank details and say they are sending around a taxi to collect the card and take it away.
There have been further incidents locally totalling in nearly £44,000 taken from victim's bank accounts. One elderly couple had £34,000 taken this way from their account! It would appear that most of the money was then spent in the large retailers in Purley Way.
Do take the advice issued by Sutton Police
Always be on your guard and always keep your bank details and PIN strictly to yourself.
