Rother police fits 'phone blocker' in fight against scammers
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A Rother Police spokesperson said: “This afternoon we've fitted a TrueCall phone blocker device. This ensures that a vulnerable victim in our community isn’t subjected to any further scam phone calls.”
TrueCall phone blocker blocks unwelcome callers and asks unrecognised callers to identify themselves before it puts them through.
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Hide AdIt was fitted as part of Operation Signature – a campaign to support victims of fraud.
The work focuses on protecting of vulnerable people, preventing them from further financial loss.
Sussex Police provides some preventative measures to avoid being targeted. This includes changing a phone number to an ex-directory number, re-directing mail, and offering advice on call blocking devices.
They also offered guidance on things to remember, such as to not share personal information with unknown people and to call a relative or friend if you are ever in doubt.