The Stroud neighbourhood policing team said it is aware of a scam circulating in the area whereby scammers are phoning people claiming to be from British Gas, E.ON and broadband suppliers. Gloucestershire police said if you have any more information about these incidents, you should contact Report Fraud. If you receive a phone call like the above, you can copy and paste the number from your phone and send it to 7726. You should complete the following form, quoting incident 0209 28/01/2026: tinyurl.com/9x47rvrnFor advice on keeping yourself safe, you can find crime-prevention advice at gloucestershire.police.uk/cp/crime-preventionThe scammers are using phone numbers starting with 01875. “Please help us raise awareness of this scam by informing your elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours,” a spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said.