POLICE have issued a warning after a 35-year-old man was targeted by scammers

The man, who lives in Christchurch, was the victim of fraudsters claiming to be from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

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The victim was spoken to by officers to ensure relevant safeguarding is in place.

A spokesman for Christchurch Police said: "The male is 35-years-old which highlights these criminals do not just target elderly victims."

Anyone who has been approached or has fallen victim to scammers is urged to call police on 101.