THE public are being warned not to be fooled by a bogus phone scam where the caller uses false claims to get people to reveal financial information.

The alert has been issued by the Hambleton and Richmondshire Citizens’ Advice Bureau, which is urging anyone who receives such calls to report them immediately.

The telephone calls come from someone who pretends to be from the Citizens Advice Bureau and asks for personal information with the offer to help the victim pay their debts.

Bureau manager Carol Shreeve said: “Hambleton and Richmondshire CAB will never ring you out of the blue asking for any financial information.

“If you receive such a call please ring 03454-040506 to report it as soon as you can.”

To find out how to access genuine free debt advice please telephone Adviceline 03444-111-444, or visit hambletonandrichmondshirecab.org.uk