Fraud alert: Scam texts sent from family members received by Derbyshire residents

Officers are alerting people to scam texts being sent that are trying to trick people into sending money to them.

The force had a report earlier today from a woman who had received a text from an unknown number saying it was her daughter.

The text explained that she had damaged her phone and that she needed to get in touch with her on a different number. The scam then tells the victim that they are unable to pay a bill and that they need money sending to them.

Fortunately, on this occasion the intended victim, who lives in the north-east of the county, did not send any money to the scammers.

If you get a text of this type do not respond. Use a different form of contact with the person that is apparently attempting to contact you and always speak to them directly via a call.

Should you receive a text of this type please report it to your local police force using any of the non-emergency contact points.

If you live in Derbyshire you can do this by contacting:

• Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101