A spate of telephone scams have been targeting residents in Crawley and Horsham.

As part of the scam people are being told their bank accounts have been compromised and are asked to withdraw money and hand to couriers or taxi drivers commissioned to deliver it to ‘Scotland Yard’.

Around 20 people have been targeted recently and 2 of those were tricked into handing over several thousands of pounds in cash.

Police are reminding people that neither banks nor the police would ask anyone to withdraw cash and transport it by courier or taxi.

Anyone who has received such a call should contact the police on 101.