A WARNING has been issued about cold call scammers getting in contact with people about community alarms.

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) has been made aware that some residents have received calls from people claiming to be from a community alarm company.

The callers demand a credit card payment to transfer the user’s community alarm to its digital service.

Their claim is that if payment is not taken during the call, then the user’s community alarm will be deactivated.

However, a spokesperson from East Lothian Council warned people about the calls.

They said: “These calls are a scam.

“They are not from representatives of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership, East Lothian Council or NHS Lothian. 

“Please keep yourself, relatives and neighbours safe. Stay vigilant. 

“Don't click on any links or provide bank details to unknown texts, emails or phone callers.”

Further advice on how to avoid being scammed is available on the council’s website.