00:00Merseyside Police are warning people after fraudsters impersonating officers
00:04persuaded a victim to transfer a significant sum of money.
00:09The callers appeared to be using the force's genuine switchboard number,
00:13but police believe caller ID spoofing was involved.
00:17The offenders claimed to be police or cybercrime officers
00:20using fake names, caller numbers and crime references.
00:24They told victims their identity documents were linked to arrests or investigations
00:28or that cryptocurrency accounts had been compromised.
00:33An investigation is underway and CCTV and witness inquiries are being carried out.
00:38Police say officers will never ask for pins or bank card details
00:41in person, on the phone or online.
