Police officers have been out and about in Greenock to unfold the phrase about present scams to concentrate on.
Officers from the Preventions and Interventions crew spoke with members of the general public on the city’s Oak Mall and residents of Crown Care the place they performed a sport of ‘rip-off bingo’.
Police Scotland joked afterwards on social media ‘criminals do not want a full home to steal your money’.
The important message was to at all times problem to be able to defend your self.
A submit on Police Scotland social media stated: “This week, officers from the Preventions and Interventions crew visited Oak Mall Greenock as they proceed to lift consciousness of present scams and steps individuals can take to guard themselves.
“They additionally visited Crown Care Centre, Greenock, the place that they had a sport of #TakeFive #ScamBingo with among the service customers.
“Thanks for the nice and cozy welcome and to everybody who took half. 😊
“Criminals do not want a full home to steal your money. 💸
“If you obtain an surprising request to share private or monetary particulars, even when it seems to be from an individual or organisation you realize, keep in mind to at all times #StopChallengeProtect. ✋☝️👊 “