Bogus callers and con artists

There have been several male and female bogus callers asking for money in the local area.

These male and female con artists appear distressed, crying, asking for money to get a taxi to hospital to visit a relative who has been injured either in a road traffic accident or other reason.

The con artists will say they live near by and will offer a mobile phone number for you to contact them.

These callers have routinely been given £30 - £40.

They are very convincing, however the money is going to fund drug and/or alcohol habits.

We urge you not to hand over any money.

These people have been prevalent around the Notting Hill gate area particularly Campden Ward, Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington Church Street areas. If you are approached, please call your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.