Police have warned of a new scam which has led to thousands of pounds being stolen from people taking money out from cash machines in Cheadle & Gatley.

Thieves fit a “money trap” onto the cash machine.  When someone legitimately withdraws money, it goes into the trap and doesn’t emerge.  The innocent user goes away, then the thief comes back, removes the trap and takes the money.

The banks are reimbursing people who have lost money in this way, but please keep a close watch out for any odd attachments on cash machines.  If you see anything that looks suspicious attached to cash machines, call the police on 0161 8725050.