A WREXHAM petrol station was targeted by scammers, police have said.

Offenders are said to be purporting to be area managers of franchises, and convincingly asking employees to send pump meter printouts to management via a mobile phone number.

Police said they are acting convincingly and will then request for stock details, and request that the stock be transferred to other branches.

The callers are then utilising local taxi companies to transport the stock, and one unspecified forecourt in Wrexham was targeted.

Another, on Anglesey, has also been affected, police said.

And North Wales Police is now advising petrol station owners and employees following recent fraud offences.

Area Support Sergeant for Anglesey, Ian Roberts said “This is clearly a well organised scam that targeted a local business. Financially, the loss is considerable to the victim and we are urging other retailers to be aware of any suspicious calls.

"I would encourage forecourt staff to challenge any suspicious calls, and if needed to call representatives back on authorised telephone numbers.

“If persons attend forecourts and assert they are management, suitable identification checks should be carried out.

“Additionally, taxi and courier companies should be aware if a request to transport goods from petrol stations is received.”

Anyone with information in relation to these incidents can contact Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

Advice on fraud prevention is also available via https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/business-protection