A woman has been trying to scam people – especially teenage girls – out of cash in Brighton, the police have warned.
Sussex Police said: “Preying on the kindness of others is not acceptable.
“We have been contacted by members of the public reporting a suspected scam on the streets of Brighton.
“A woman has been attempting to emotionally coerce her targets, pressuring them to hand over their money by saying things like she needs cash to get to hospital.
“The suspect then promises to immediately pay back the funds by bank transfer but they never materialise.
“So far, the victims have mainly been teenage girls but that doesn’t mean others can’t fall victim too.
“The woman is described as white, in her twenties to early thirties, 5ft 5in tall, with blonde hair.
“Remember to stay vigilant and we ask that you make a report if you have any information to help us trace the individual responsible.
“You can contact us via our online reporting form or on 101, quoting serial 91 of 20/09.”
Is Andrea Thorne back in town?
Someone must have given her fare money
Who would fall for such a stupid scam? This woman is clearly a dope fiend looking to score her next fix.
Unfortunately not a new thing in Brighton or Hove or portslade, outside the church by the large Tesco in hove is a hotspot for it, as is boundary road in portslade.
I need money to get to hospital. Yeah sure here is a tenner. Lol no, I’ll call you an ambulance if you want is the simplest answer to this. Stupid tax if you hand over the money
My granddaughter’s 17 year old friend was scammed out of £150 by this woman on Palmyra Square. She feels so stupid and ashamed that she was taken in by her, Andrea Thorne is her name, and when she reported it to the police they told here there was nothing they could go as the money was given voluntarily.
It’s the distressed women scam. Looking forward to seeing her soon.