POLICE are warning Islanders about a new scammer with a “London accent” who has already conned one local out of £12,800.
In a statement posted to social media, the States police said the scammer claimed to be from HSBC, using no caller ID and is described as “extremely sophisticated in his knowledge of the victim’s accounts”.
The statement said: “Please be aware of a new scam alert of a male purporting to be from HSBC. The male is described as having a London accent.
“The scammer is using ‘no caller ID’ and has been able to transfer £12,800 out of a local resident’s account. This money was transferred into two local business’ accounts.
“Fortunately, the victim has spoken to the local companies who will be sending the money back. The scammer was described as being extremely sophisticated in his knowledge of the victim’s accounts and the way in which he gained access to their money.”
The force urged Islanders to spread the word.
