Do you have to answer a police phone call?

In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question. It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer before agreeing to answer questions.

Can the police access your phone records?

The police can often obtain information about nearly every area of a person’s life simply by looking through their phone. Data they can get includes: Social media activity. Photos.

What to do if you get a call from the police?

If you’ve received a call from someone claiming to be from the police asking you to move money, it is a scam. You should hang up immediately. The police would never call you threatening to arrest you over the phone or to tell you they need your help to catch a fraudster.

How to report a police impersonation phone call?

They’ll never call you asking you to move money out of your bank account. If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, you should also report it to Action Fraud by either calling 0300 123 2040, or by using their online form.

When to report a suspicious phone call to the police?

If you are not happy with a phone call and are suspicious of the conversation you have with the caller then please end the call and report it to us. Remember, when reporting a suspicious phone call to police, wait at least five minutes before attempting to make the call to ensure you’re not reconnected to the offender.

Why do I get calls from police in Hertfordshire?

Residents across Hertfordshire, and nationally, receive phone calls from people claiming to be from the police or their bank. The caller says they are investigating fraudulent activity on people’s accounts. They request people’s help in investigating the fraud and ask people to disclose their bank details, such as account and PIN numbers.

If you’ve received a call from someone claiming to be from the police asking you to move money, it is a scam. You should hang up immediately. The police would never call you threatening to arrest you over the phone or to tell you they need your help to catch a fraudster.

They’ll never call you asking you to move money out of your bank account. If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, you should also report it to Action Fraud by either calling 0300 123 2040, or by using their online form.

What does call for service mean for police?

Calls for Service. Calls for service to law enforcement agencies generally include calls to “911” for emergency assistance and may also include calls to non-emergency numbers.

If you are not happy with a phone call and are suspicious of the conversation you have with the caller then please end the call and report it to us. Remember, when reporting a suspicious phone call to police, wait at least five minutes before attempting to make the call to ensure you’re not reconnected to the offender.