Police issue warning about 'Hi Mum' phone scam as dozens of victims are identified

'A scam like this really pulls on the heartstrings.' 9News

Detectives are now investigating the scam, believed to have originated from Europe.

As the conversation develops they will say they've lost their phone, before making a request for emergency money - generally they'll say they've been locked out of online banking.Once one transfer has been made, the offender will frequently request another sum of money, police say.

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