SCAMMERS pretending to be police officers and bank representatives have been targeting Purbeck residents.

Purbeck Police said they have been made aware of several scam calls in the area over the last week.

Officers are asking residents to make elderly and vulnerable neighbours and friends aware of the scam.

A spokesman for Purbeck Police said: “These people call the elderly and pretend to be police officers or bank representatives and inform them that there is a problem with their bank account, or similar.

“Please do not pass any money to a stranger or give out any information at all and call the police from a different phone.

“Tell your neighbours, friends and relatives - the more people who know the better.”