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We are aware of a scam affecting calls to one of our 01786 numbers. We have temporarily suspended this number.

We are still here and still taking your calls if you need police assistance. Please call us on 101, or 999 in an emergency.

If you want to speak to us in relation to this scam please do so using our online contact us facility.

There is no urgent need to speak with us about this scam by visiting any of our police stations.

For more advice on how to keep yourself safe from fraud, visit ➡️ https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/scams-and-frauds/

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