Police Scotland is urging people to remain vigilant to criminals making contact by telephone to separate them from their money.  

In recent weeks, three Grampian residents have received calls from criminals, pretending to be from the Police. 

The Police or your bank will never ask you to transfer money to a safe account or contact you to ask for your full PIN, password or passcodes. Likewise, they will never ask you to buy gift cards.

If you receive a request asking for money, follow @TakeFiveStopFraud’s advice and #StopChallengeProtect.

If you believe you have been a victim of a telephone scam, contact Police Scotland on 101.

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Police Scotland’s North East Division covers rural and urban areas in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.  The division has five territorial command areas which have their own dedicated Area Commander, who is responsible for the daily policing function.  Each command area is served by a number of community policing teams whose activities are built around the needs of the local community.  These teams respond to local calls and look for long term solutions to key issues.  They are assisted by the division’s Crime Reduction Unit who deliver against Force and local priorities in a number of areas, including physical and social crime prevention, supporting and enhancing community engagement and creating and sustaining strong and effective partnership working.