Police issue Forth Valley banking scams warning

Police are urging people across the Forth Valley to be wary of banking scams.

It's after "a number of incidents" were reported across the area.

An 83-year-old lost a four-figure sum of money.

Officers say police and banks won't ask you to withdraw cash and post it to them.

Inspector David Black said: “These scams are not always easy to spot and anyone can be affected. We would like to remind the public that banks will never ask you to move money from your account.

“A sense of urgency is often created to pressure you into making quick decisions. We advise the public to always verify the identity of the caller by contacting the organization directly using a known and trusted phone number. 

“Do not trust any unexpected correspondence and never pass your personal or financial details to anyone, unless you are certain who they are and why they require that information.”