Northern Territory Police are warning NT residents to be wary of a telephone scam offering flat screen televisions at a reduced price, if they deposit a certain amount of money into a nominated bank account.

The caller then promises that the television will be delivered to them but this has not occurred.

Police are warning the public to be aware of this scam and if they receive such a call to report it to police on 131 444.

"The best advice we can give to Territorians is not to respond to these offers and think before you act. Remember the old adage if it sounds too good to be true it probably isn't true, "said Superintendent Peter Gordon of Casuarina Police Station.

"Scammers are criminals - they act illegally and can contact you from anywhere in the world. They rely on people being too embarrassed or ashamed to report being caught by this type of scam. If you have paid out money for a television in similar circumstances report it to police."


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