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# Warning to Lichfield and Burntwood residents over mobile phone scam
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/warning-to-lichfield-and-burntwood-residents-over-mobile-phone-scam/
- Published: 2022-09-24T09:03:12.000Z
- Updated: 2022-09-24T09:03:21.000Z
- Description: Lichfield and Burntwood residents are being asked to remain vigilant after reports of a new mobile phone scam.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

Lichfield and Burntwood residents are being asked to remain vigilant after reports of a new mobile phone scam.

Staffordshire Police say people are receiving calls from individuals claiming to be a sergeant needing to speak to them about a fraud they are a victim of.

A spokesperson said:

> “The caller will then be asked to provide bank details or transfer money in-order to be safeguarded from theft.  
>  
> “Recent trends also suggest scammers are targeting victims by sending SMS and text messages.  
>  
> “Staffordshire Police would like to reiterate that members of the public will never be asked by officers to provide bank details or transfer funds over the phone.  
>  
> “If you receive a call like this, you are advised to hang-up and contact the relevant neighbourhood policing team which the caller is stating to be working in.  
>  
> “If you have access to another mobile device, consider using this to call Action Fraud, as some scammers may have a method of staying on the line.”  
>  
> Staffordshire Police spokesperson

People receiving such calls can contact police on 101 and report it online at [actionfraud.police.uk](http://actionfraud.police.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) or by calling 0300 123 2040.