NORTH Wales Police are warning Denbigh residents to remain vigilant after a person from the area lost £7,000 to a scammer.
According to NWP's Community Safety Central team, a resident of Ruthin Road recently lost the sum after someone pretending to be from the bank had called them.
A statement from the team warning locals read: "Unfortunately a resident of Ruthin Road in #Denbigh has been the victim of a scam. The resident received a call stating they were from the bank and that their had been fraudulent activity on the account.
"The scammer has then convinced the resident to transfer £7000. If you know of anyone who could be taken in by this type of scam please let them know."
Anyone with information or any concerns regarding scammers who could be operating in their area should call North Wales Police on 101 for advice.
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