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Police warning motorists of fraud on motorways

Date: 12 March 2015   |   Author: Daniel Puddicombe

Motorists travelling on the M4, M25 and M40 motorways are being warned about a scam in which offenders are stopping drivers with the aim of obtaining money.

According to Thames Valley Police, 26 incidents were reported over five days last month.

The police force said motorists are being indicated to stop by people waving or trying to flag them down and then request money. In some cases, the men stopping motorists were wearing suits, stating a relative had died or that they had run out of fuel and needed money.

Thames Valley Police said gold-coloured rings were offered as a safety net. The force said these rings are fake and are practically worthless.

"The offenders were often parked in areas which put themselves and other road users at risk," said Colin Clark from the joint operations unit for roads policing. "Thames Valley Police takes all reports seriously and takes appropriate action against anyone found to be offending."



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