The public is being warned by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) to be vigilant of scam calls that appear to be coming from numbers similar to their own. Commonly, the first seven digits (07nnnnn) match the victim’s own number. The calls impersonate government organisations, or law enforcement agencies, and will ask the recipient of the call to “press 1” in order to speak with an advisor or police officer about unpaid fines orpolice warrants. What you need to do:

• Government and law enforcement agencies will not notify you about unpaid fines or outstanding police warrants by calling or texting you. Do not respond to any calls or texts you receive about these.
• Always take a moment to stop and think before parting with money or your personal information, it could prevent you from falling victim to fraud. Remember, it’s okay to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
  
• If you receive a suspicious text message, you can report it by forwarding the message to 7726. It’s free of charge.
  
• Suspicious telephone/mobile calls can be reported to Action Fraud via their website: actionfraud.police.uk/report-phishing