A SHOPPER has had £1,000 stolen from his bank account after being scammed by a fake car park attendant.

Bracknell Forest Council warned people to be aware after the scam was carried out on Thursday 'behind the banks in Bracknell.

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The authority said the Public Protection Partnership was contacted by a resident who had been scammed by a male wearing clothes with 'link car park attendant' on.

The scammer reportedly told the customer that there was a problem with the pay machine and offered elp.

Subsequently, the 'pay for parking' machine swallowed his card and he later realised £1,000 had bee taken from his bank account.

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Contractor Saba have been made aware and the firm has advised their staff to be vigilant.

BFC said the police have been contacted and described the male scammer as wearing a black scarf partly covering his face and dark clothing. He is also described as of Asian origin.

It also said the scam has also happened in Windsor in recent months.