Police have warned the public about cyber scams that target seniors after an increase in reports.

A spokesman said the scam involves the target being called by someone falsely identifying themselves as being with Logic Communications or One Communications.

The spokesman said: “The caller is said to have an Indian accent and is identified as using 937-555-0183, a telephone number also used during the recent Microsoft Windows scam.

“As a means to add authenticity, the caller will identify the resident personally.

“If the resident challenges the caller, they might be threatened with disconnection of service or worse.”

The scammer asks the target to look at their Windows Event Viewer and claims there is a serious problem with the victim’s computer.

The target is then asked to download Team Viewer, which gives the scammer remote access to their computer, and access their internet banking.

The spokesman added: “With remote access, the caller now has full access to the resident personal bank account and is now able to transfer funds from the account at will.”

Those who fall victim to the scam should contact their bank as soon as possible and report the incident to the Organised and Economic Crime Department at 247-1757.

They should also remove any software installed at the request of the scammer and change any passwords.

The spokesman said: “Be suspicious of any person asking you to install software and especially so if you are then asked to access your personal bank accounts.

“If in any doubt as to the authenticity of the caller, disconnect and call the business number listed in telephone directory. Do not call any telephone numbers given to you by the caller.”