People living in and around Desborough are being warned to be extra-vigilant after a flurry of scam phone calls

The caller claims to be representing the ‘Desborough and Rothwell emergency care group’ – which does not exist
By Philip Hibble
Published 11th Nov 2020, 17:12 BST
Updated 12th Nov 2020, 12:55 BST
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People living in and around Desborough are being warned to be extra-vigilant after a flurry of scam phone calls.

The caller claims to be representing the ‘Desborough and Rothwell emergency care group’ – which does not exist.

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They offer to set up a home visit to install an emergency care button for £1.

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Northamptonshire Police are urgently asking anyone who receives such a call to report it to them on 101 - or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 - and not to pass over any personal details.Northamptonshire Police are urgently asking anyone who receives such a call to report it to them on 101 - or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 - and not to pass over any personal details.
Northamptonshire Police are urgently asking anyone who receives such a call to report it to them on 101 - or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 - and not to pass over any personal details.

People could be duped into thinking the caller is genuine as the area’s GP surgeries are run by ‘Rothwell and Desborough Healthcare Group’.

And a community group called ‘Desborough Community Emergency Deliveries’ is supporting local people at the moment.

Northamptonshire Police are urgently asking anyone who receives such a call to report it to them on 101 - or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 - and not to pass over any personal details.