Beware phone scammers after £20k-plus stolen in two incidents

Police said first an elderly couple reported getting a call on Thursday from a man claiming to work for BT who said there was a fault on their line.

He pursuaded them to grant him remote access to their computer, then stole £10,000 from their online bank account.

A man claiming to be from BT also later called a woman and said he needed her bank details to give her a refund. He went on to take in excess of £10,000.

To report suspicious activity, ring 0300 123 2040, or call police on 101.