Police issue scam warning after Inverclyde pensioners targeted for thousands
Police have issued a scam alert to Inverclyde residents after two pensioners were almost conned out of a four-figure sum of cash.
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I became senior reporter for the Tele in April 2023 having covered the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald and Irvine Times since February 2022. I joined Newsquest in September 2018, initially covering the Helensburgh Advertiser, Clydebank Post and Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter. I have an interest in any and all news and sports stories - feel free to get in touch using the details above.
I became senior reporter for the Tele in April 2023 having covered the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald and Irvine Times since February 2022. I joined Newsquest in September 2018, initially covering the Helensburgh Advertiser, Clydebank Post and Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter. I have an interest in any and all news and sports stories - feel free to get in touch using the details above.
Police have issued a scam alert to Inverclyde residents after two pensioners were almost conned out of a four-figure sum of cash.
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