Police are urging residents to be aware of a recent mobile phone scam - and not to trust cold callers.

This scam reportedly involves someone calling you saying that they're from a mobile phone company - and can give you a special deal with a new contract and new phone.

A mobile phone is then delivered to you, but it's different than what was promised. In addition, they'll ask you to send it to another address which it was originally supposed to go to.

Linzi Berryman, Devon and Cornwall Alert Officer, said: "Please be wary of this scam. If you are looking for a new contract or mobile phone please do not take the word of a cold caller as genuinely being from that company, do not give any personal information.

"After receiving a cold call please wait ten minutes before making another call, or make sure the line has cleared by phoning a friend/family member.

"If you believe you may have been a victim to this scam please phone the company that the phone has been sent from, by finding the number from a reliable source.

"If you have given out any financial information please phone your bank or building society immediately and then make contact with Action Fraud online or telephone 0300 123 2040.

"If you have concerns please phone 101 or email [email protected]"

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