A SCAM where members of the public are told there is a warrant for their arrest has sparked a warning from police.
Thames Valley Police South and Vale has tweeted that residents are receiving voicemails stating are set to be arrested and telling them to call back on a number given.
Officers confirmed this is a scam and asked anyone who receives a message like this to call 101.
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Thames Valley Police's advice on door-to-door scams and courier fraud can be found at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/personal-fraud/door-to-door-courier-fraud/
Members of public are receiving voice mails stating there's a warrant for their arrest and to call back on a number given. Be aware this is a scam, if you receive a message like this, please call the 101. Please follow the link for advice on courier fraud. https://t.co/yKUMGuxtfQ
— TVPSouth Oxon & VOWH (@tvpsouthandvale) January 18, 2019
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