04/03/2016
We have been made aware that fraudsters, claiming to be calling from Russell and Russell, are ringing members of the public, advising them that they have been awarded compensation with reference to a hearing loss claim.
The individuals doing this are requesting that in order to receive payment, they need to take a debit/credit card admin fee of £6.99 to post the compensation cheque.
We understand that the fraudsters know the person’s name/address/phone number and that they have had a hearing test at some stage. They also give out a contact number which is not recognised if you ring it. They sound very plausible on the phone so please beware, this is a fraud.
We have reported this to Action Fraud which is investigating the matter. If anyone is contacted by people under these circumstances please notify Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Further information can be found at http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
Please note that this article is meant as general guidance and not intended as legal or professional advice. Updates to the law may have changed since this article was published.