Police Scotland put out a warning after a 71-year-old woman was contacted on Monday (January 26) by someone who asked her for money. The con artist called the victim and asked her to attend her local bank branch to transfer money to an account provided by the scammer. Constable Lightfoot said: “I would ask everyone to be on their guard from any type of online or telephone scam. READ MORE: Residents urged to have their say on flood risk consultation in Borders“It is important to remember that officers or your bank will never ask you to transfer money during an unsolicited call. “Any victims of these crimes or anyone with concerns regarding calls they have received should contact their local police station through 101.”For more advice on visit the Police Scotland website: scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/scams-and-frauds/other-electronic-fraud-types/.