Fake taxi driver targets elderly patients at Peterborough City Hospital

Police are urging members of the public to get in contact if they have been the victim of a fraudulent taxi driver.
By Joel Lamy
Published 5th Mar 2020, 11:04 BST
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There have been two reports of a man driving a black Skoda who has been waiting at the entrance to Peterborough City Hospital and posing as a taxi driver.

He has then hugely overcharged the vulnerable victims for their journeys and demanded payment.

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PC Alex Boyle said: “This man is clearly targeting elderly people who have visited the hospital and are just looking to get home. If you have been a victim of this please come forward as it will help us build a picture of who he is and bring him to justice.

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“If you can, use pre-paid taxis and make sure the car you are getting in is licensed correctly. If you are unsure ask a member of staff at the hospital who will help you get home.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 35/10945/20 or report online at www.cambs.police.uk/report.