Poppy scammers using contactless card machines are lying that they are from the Royal British Legion
Poppy scammers using contactless card machines are lying that they are from the Royal British Legion, police warn
- Fraudsters have been spotted approaching families in Gwynedd, North Wales
- Royal British Legion has warned the public to only donate to collectors who have the necessary ID
- North Wales Police say that the culprits do not carry any proof of identity
Poppy appeal scammers are targeting victims by taking donations on contactless card machines instead of cash, police have warned.
The fraudsters have been spotted approaching families while claiming to be taking collections for The Royal British Legion.
The charity organisation has warned the public to only donate to collectors who have the necessary ID.
Poppy appeal scammers are targeting victims by taking donations on contactless card machines instead of cash, police have warned (stock image)
Police are now warning against the scam in Gwynedd, North Wales, and say the culprits do not carry proof of identity.
A North Wales Police spokesman said: ‘Please be aware that we have received reports of people in the Gwynedd South area claiming to be taking collections for the Royal British Legion using contactless facilities.
‘They do not have any ID and are unknown to the local residents that have been approached.
The fraudsters have been spotted approaching families while claiming to be taking collections for The Royal British Legion (stock image)
‘If you have information about this scam or have been approached, please contact us via our website or by calling 101.’