🚨 Stay Alert: Scammers on the Loose! 🚨
An elderly gentleman in Cardiff was robbed of £16,000 right on his own doorstep by con artists pretending to be police officers. 💸 The cheeky scammers called him on a Wednesday morning, managed to convince him to withdraw a hefty sum, and then swept in to snatch the cash right out of his hands. The incident took place in the Riverside area, and the thief is described as a black man with medium-length afro hair, a beard, wearing a medical mask, a blue long-sleeved top, and dark trousers.
South Wales Police have highlighted that similar attempts have been reported in the Canton and Fairwater areas, urging everyone to keep a watchful eye, especially on vulnerable neighbours and relatives. 🕵️♀️
Police advice is clear: stay vigilant and double-check any unexpected requests for money. If someone claims to be a police officer or any official over a phone call, hang up and call the organisation directly to verify. Remember, real officers will never ask for cash withdrawals.
If you have any info or have encountered a suspicious situation, don’t hesitate to reach out to South Wales Police by calling 101 or contacting them via social media. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. Let’s help prevent anyone else from becoming a victim!
🔗 Here’s some top advice to protect yourself and loved ones from falling prey to these scams. Stay safe, Cardiff! #StayVigilant #ScamAlert #CommunitySafety