Fraudsters target pensioners in iTunes compensation scam
An 86-year-old woman in Hill Head got a phone call on Friday asking her to get £400 worth of iTunes gift cards from Co-op in Lee-on-the-Solent.
The scammer had already called the shop asking them to reserve them from the victim - and booked her a taxi.
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Hide AdThe confused victim was told she was entitled to £800 compensation but had to get the vouchers when she handed over the codes.
Staff were suspicious and called the police.
A 75-year-old woman from Gosport also fell victim to a similar scam this morning, police said.
Investigating officer PC Jonathan Needham said: ‘Both incidents relate to calls made from outside of Hampshire.
‘I’m keen that no-one else falls victim to a similar type of phone call from someone that they do not know.
‘We’re now undertaking enquiries to see if the reports are linked.’
Call PC Needham on 101 quoting 44170361795.