Cambridge Constabulary via e-cops writes: Police have renewed a warning over fraudsters posing as police officers following more calls.

Four women from Huntingdonshire were the latest victims after they were targeted on Monday (November 3).

They were all called by men claiming to be police officers from Hammersmith and Croydon police stations. One victim was told that a male in custody had given their address and another reported that she was asked to give her card details over, as they had been cloned.

After becoming suspicious a victim contacted the Metropolitan Police, who confirmed that the name and collar number did not exist.  In all cases no money has been taken from the victims accounts.

We are working hard to find out who is committing these crimes but we’re also keen to prevent any further people becoming victims.

I would urge you all to speak to anyone who is vulnerable - friends, relatives or neighbours and remind them not to trust anyone over the phone, without checking their legitimacy first.  Neither the police nor bank staff will ask for bank or card details over the phone. Bank cards, cash or valuables should never be given to anyone at the door, even if they say they are from your bank or the police. These fraudsters can be very persuasive, please remain vigilant. If you receive one of these calls put the phone down, wait for at least three minutes and call police on 101 or Action Fraud on 0300 1232040.