A fraudster who impersonated a Norfolk police officer to steal thousands of pounds from victims has received a suspended prison sentence.
A man who impersonated a Norfolk police officer as part of a fraud has avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Craig McConn, 30, of Hildyke Road in St Albans, pretended to be a police officer during fraudulent telephone calls designed to convince victims that they were dealing with a genuine police investigation.
Two victims were persuaded to hand over more than £3,000 as a result of the scam.
McConn admitted a total of 12 offences connected to the fraud and appeared before the court for sentencing.
He was given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, meaning he will not immediately go to jail unless he commits further offences or breaches the conditions imposed by the court during that period.
Police regularly warn residents to be suspicious of unexpected calls from people claiming to be officers, bank employees or other officials who ask for money or financial information.
A genuine police officer will never ask someone to withdraw cash, transfer money to a supposedly safe account or hand over bank cards as part of an investigation.
Anyone receiving a suspicious call should hang up and contact police independently, ideally using a different telephone where possible.
The case follows continued efforts by police to raise awareness of courier fraud and other scams in which criminals impersonate trusted organisations to target vulnerable victims.

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