Sussex Police have reported that on Saturday 10th October they became aware of scammers targeting members of the public and requesting personal information, including passwords and other sensitive details.

It has been reported that the caller ID may appear to show a legitimate police phone number, however, these calls are being made from alternative sources.

Remember Sussex Police will never ask for your passwords, bank details, PIN numbers or other sensitive financial information over the phone.

These fraudsters may change the name of the police unit they claim to be from, so remain vigilant.

Sussex Police would like to reassure the public that their phone lines are operating as normal.

If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from Sussex Police, let them know. You can do this by filling an online reporting form. Alternatively, you can contact them by calling 101.