London – A local court in the UK has issued a warning to remain cautious of fraudsters posing as bailiffs and making phone calls. The court has advised people to verify such calls by contacting the official court numbers.
Fraudulent schemes to swindle money have long existed in the UK, but scammers have now devised a new method of impersonating bailiffs to extort money from people.
“Ministry of Justice Declares Bailiff Impersonation for Fraud a Criminal Offense”
According to British media, these fraudsters pose as bailiffs and threaten to seize household belongings due to unpaid debts. They also provide bogus local court numbers, urging victims to call for assistance. A fake court representative then pressures them into making immediate payments.
Reports in British media highlight incidents involving Paul from Northumberland and Victoria from Cheshire, who narrowly escaped being scammed due to their quick thinking.
In response, the Ministry of Justice has stated that making fraudulent calls while impersonating a bailiff is a criminal offense. They advised that upon receiving such calls, individuals should hang up immediately and contact the correct local court number.
