Scams known to be operating in the Cambridgeshire Area - be aware

Cambridgeshire Constabulary share details on local scammers, claiming to be from Cambridgeshire County Council

In the first instance, someone is phoning residents claiming to be from Cambridgeshire County Council and asking about their recent fall. The person calling tries to engage the resident in conversation with the aim of finding out personal details.

 
If you receive one of these calls, ask for the caller's name and tell them you will call them back. Phone Cambridgeshire Councy Council's General Enquiries line on 0345 045 5200 and ask to be put through to that named officer. 

The second is a rogue trader scam from someone claiming to work for the Council's Highways or Streetworks Team. They are approaching residents to say they are doing safety markings in the area and are offering their surplus thermoplastic paint to refresh any markings you may have (for example parish council owned recreation car parks) for a fee. Local Authority officers would never do this. If you receive any approaches of this sort - please decline the work. You can always check the authenticity of one of a Government officer by calling the telephone number above. 

Be aware - and if it doesn't feel right - it usually isn't.