Police warning over donations scam

Published: 10:29 AM August 20, 2008

Updated: 8:24 PM February 19, 2021

POLICE are warning doctors' surgeries across the county to be aware of a donations scam.Over the last few days a number of surgeries across Norfolk have been contacted by a person claiming to be associated with the police and asking for financial donations.

POLICE are warning doctors' surgeries across the county to be aware of a donations scam.

Over the last few days a number of surgeries across Norfolk have been contacted by a person claiming to be associated with the police and asking for financial donations.

A police spokesperson said: “Norfolk Constabulary does not engage in cold calling businesses or individuals asking for donations and we are advising anyone who is contacted in such a manner to ignore the call and not to hand over any money.”

Anyone with information about these incidents should contact police on 0845 456 4567.