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# People urged to be on their guard against phone scams after Hammerwich resident is targeted
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/people-urged-to-be-on-their-guard-against-phone-scams-after-hammerwich-resident-is-targeted/
- Published: 2020-05-29T07:58:44.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-29T07:59:02.000Z
- Description: People are being urged to stay vigilant against scam calls after a resident in Hammerwich was targeted.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Hammerwich, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

People are being urged to stay vigilant against scam calls after a resident in Hammerwich was targeted.

The bogus caller claimed to be from Amazon and was asking £39.99 in unpaid Prime subscriptions.

PCSO Leon Worden said it was important people remained on their guard against such scams.

> “Luckily, the resident has not given any details to the caller on the phone and not parted with any money.  
>  
> “It is a reminder to be vigilant to this type of scam and to speak with relatives so that they are aware of such incidents.”  
>  
> PCSO Leon Worden, Staffordshire Police

Anyone targeted by scammers is asked to report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or via [the website](https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).