On both occasions, victims in their 80s have been targeted over the phone by a person who states that they work in policing as a Detective Sergeant or Superintendent.
The impersonator then states that the victims are involved in an investigation into counterfeit bank notes being used by their bank branch, as well as fraudulent movements of money in their personal bank accounts.
After victims are asked to withdraw large sums of money from their banks, the impersonator will state that the serial numbers are fraudulent, and that the notes need to be collected for further investigation. A courier will then arrive at the address of the victim to collect the bank notes.
In both cases, the impersonator has known their victim's name, age, address, and who they bank with.
An investigation into both incidents is underway, and police are appealing for information.
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