Police Scotland warn that there has been an emerging trend of criminals taking advantage of the increasing concern around the spread of the Coronavirus in the UK.
Reports include people visiting homes posing as police officers and health officials in an effort to scam the occupants or gain entry.
Tactics used include the criminals offering fake Coronavirus testing and fake services to assist those who are unable to leave their homes including the delivery of shopping and other essentials.
Vulnerable individuals including the elderly have been specifically targeted.
Please be vigilant and share this information.
Police can be contacted on 101 or 999 in an emergency or please call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
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