Credit card scam in Dornoch

Residents across the Highlands are being warned by Police of a telephone scam, which has surfaced in the Dornoch area today.

Random residents within the Highland town have been contacted by a bogus company called "Toucan Claims".

The caller claims that the householder’s credit card has been used fraudulently and then requests information from the credit card.

The caller also provides the individual with a false name and contact number.

Police advise members of the public that they should not provide any sensitive information over the phone to unknown individuals.

These individuals can be very convincing and if anyone has any doubts, contact your Bank and/or Police with the details of the call.

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