A scam which left several motorists out of pocket in Surrey could be repeated in Bucks, police have warned.

Thames Valley police are warning motorists to be vigilant after Neighbouring force Surrey Police said a pair of scammers have been cheating drivers with an elaborate petrol money ploy.

The first incident was reported on Thursday, November 6 when the victim, 64-year-old man from Walton-on-Thames, had been driving in Esher, when he was flagged down by the suspects stating they needed cash for fuel.

He gave them £20 cash, in exchange for three gold rings. The suspects promised to repay the money and gave the victim a business card.

The rings are in fact worthless and the business card a fake.

Police say the two suspects are described as smartly dressed, dark skinned, possibly of Arabic origin, large build, around 40 to 50 years old. The car close by – which has ‘run out of petrol’ – is a black Mercedes saloon.

Two further incidents took place on Saturday 15th November, and Thames Valley officers are warning Bucks residents to be vigilant in case the scammers strike again in Bucks.

If anything like this happens to you, please get the car registration number, stall them and phone the police from your mobile instantly on 999.

Can everyone be on their guard and report anyone hanging around / anything suspicious to the police on the 101 number.