Police have issued an urgent warning after several Sydneysiders were allegedly tricked into handing over thousands of dollars in cash and gift cards. NSW Police have reported an increase in elaborate phone scams linked to international organised crime groups in the last month. Police allege he has obtained $42,500 in cash from three separate women using scam phone calls. NSW Police have issued an urgent warning about elaborate phone scams which have allegedly ripped off Sydneysiders in the last month (stock image)NSW Police warn the public not to provide personal information on unsolicited calls, but to call police instead. 'Sadly, this is not the first time these types of scam phone calls have circulated in the community, and likely won't be the last.'

Source: Daily Mail December 20, 2020 00:49 UTC