Police say more than £429,000 was lost by victims in the Avon and Somerset area.
Pensioners are being warned about "cruel" courier fraud which has led to victims losing more than £400,000.
Det Insp Scott Chadwick said: “Courier fraud is a cruel crime that often targets vulnerable and elderly people, and can result in psychological harm, as well as financial loss, to the victims." People can also be coerced into going out and buying items such as gold and jewellery from legitimate retailers on behalf of criminals.Det Insp Chadwick said: "These are people who often rely on their landline phones to stay connected with their loved ones and the outside world.
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