The victim, a man in his 70s from Roe Lee, was contacted by a man claiming to be a police officer from London
Police have launched an investigation after a Blackburn pensioner was scammed out of £38,000 and persuaded to buy a Rolex watch.
He was then asked to call 161 to verify that the fraudster was a police officer. A woman – also a fraudster –falsely confirmed that the man the victim had been speaking to was a police officer.Police said the victim was later contacted by somebody claiming to be working for a bank’s fraud team on a covert police investigation with the fake police officer. They convinced the victim to purchase a £38,000 Rolex from a jewellers in Blackburn.
“I would like to appeal for local jewellers or pawn shop owners to get in contact if you are offered the Rolex watch pictured for sale. I would also ask that you remain vigilant for any elderly or vulnerable people who come into your stores and ask to buy an expensive watch. Although they might be making a genuine purchase, they could also be the victims of this kind of fraud.
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