SCAM WARNING: Police appeal over bogus 'unpaid tax' calls

The PSNI said residents of north and west Belfast have been targeted in recent weeks.

In a Facebook post, published on Friday afternoon, the PSNI wrote: "Victims have reported receiving phone calls from both male and females claiming to be from the HMRC.

"They state to the victim their records show they owe a sum of money for taxes unpaid and state they are committing offences if they refuse to pay. They request payment over the phone and ask for bank/credit card details demanding payment straight away."

To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use the online fraud reporting tool.