A scam telling Hazlemere residents they have won an online World Cup lottery has been reported to police.

Letters headed with 'International FIFA World Cup Online Lottery' are being sent out to residents, telling them they have won a large amount of money.

They go on to tell the recipient a percentage of the winnings is needed to process the claim.

The mailshot has been reported to officers from the Chepping Wye Valley Neighbourhood policing team, who have warned residents the letters are bogus and intended to con people out of money.

Anyone who receives one of the letters can provide information to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.