Police issue warning after Swadlincote resident receives scam call claiming to be from online giant

Derbyshire Police have issued a warning to people following a scam call to a Swadlincote resident claiming to be from Amazon.

The call, which was made from a mobile number, states that the person being contacted has made a purchase of several hundred pounds and that, if they hung up, they would be charged directly to their card.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "The victim of the call – from the Swadlincote area – realised that the call was a scam and ended the call.

"No money had been taken from their account.

"Anyone who receives a call of this nature should hang up, check with their bank that no transactions have occurred and report the call to Action Fraud by ringing 0300 123 2040 or by visiting Action Fraud HERE."