The warning follows an incident involving a woman Horley which corresponded with a man who stated that he was in the US Army.
The officials told the man convinced her up until your phone and then asked her to fill out forms of liberation and pay $ 300 in order for him to visit her.
The woman said that she couldn't pay the sum and was reduced to $ 100, although she did not pay the money.
SGT Simon Ward said: "this seems to be a well-established farce that has been used in other parts of the country.
"Was carefully planned and designed to create a relationship with this lady during a period of time to give it credibility.
"Our advice is never part with money to a person never met, no matter how convincing they sound."
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