We are calling on people to stay vigilant against fraudsters posing as enforcement officers and bailiffs
We have become aware of scammers phoning members of the public, posing as County Court bailiffs, High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) and Certificated Enforcement Agents (CEAs).
During the calls, the fraudsters claim that the person owes money, and demands that they transfer funds into a bank account.
We may contact you by phone to discuss a warrant of control and will offer to take debit or credit card payments over the phone.
However, we will never:
If anyone claiming to be a county court bailiff, an HCEO or CEA calls asking for this information, you should not make any payment and not provide your bank details.
You should end the call and contact:
If you believe you have been a victim of this scam you should report the matter to:
Action Fraud online or call 0300 123 2040.