WARNINGS about a phone call scam have been made by the police.

Police said callers posing as HMRC or other agencies are calling people and claiming they owe money.

The caller has said if the person do not pay up they would be sued.

A police spokesman said: "HMRC or other genuine agencies would never conduct a call in this way so please be on your guard.

"Never arrange to pay out money or give out personal details if you are not 100 per cent sure who you are speaking to.

"If necessary, hang up, make sure the line has properly cleared and then find a genuine number for the organisation and call them back.

"Remember, it's always a good idea to take five and never be bullied or hurried into giving out personal details over the phone.

"Genuine callers will respect you for this."

Anyone who may believe they have been scammed or lost money can call Action Fraud on 03001 232040.