By Martin Walker
Police are advising Newtonians to be alert after a member of the public received a phone call from men claiming to be from Durham Constabulary.
A person in the Shildon area, near Newton Aycliffe, received a number of calls from people with London and Birmingham accents, claiming to be from the Careless Driving Scheme.
They have also asked for bank details.
PCSO Amy Jorgeson said: “This is not a genuine call from the police.
“We would remind people to never give their bank details over the phone unless they are absolutely certain they know who it is.”
Anyone with any information about this is urged to call 101.
