A WARNING has gone out to people in York and North Yorkshire about fraudulent phone calls.

North Yorkshire Police has warned that victims were being swayed into handing over sensitive financial information.

PCSO Nathan Stuart, a fraud ambassador for the force, said: “I am one of the people receiving this call too. 

“The call comes from different numbers, claiming to be calling from ‘your mobile phone provider’ and the caller is very quick to tell you that you have been assessed for a 25 per cent discount on all of your calls, messages and mobile data. 

“The caller then asks if this is something which you would like to be credited today to allow you to receive the discount instantly. 

“The caller will then ask you for your email address which is associated with your account. 

“The caller then asks you to confirm your full name, address and postcode. 

“Some people have then had their call disconnected, whilst others have experienced requests to provide bank details as part of a new contract. 

“If you receive a call such as this, please do not give the callers any information. If they claim to be your network, don't tell them who you are with.  

“Your network providers (if like mine) will send you lots of emails and letters. 

“If there is an offer available, they will send you a genuine communication. 

“Please be on your guard and send this information to anyone who you think will benefit from it.