When the caller was told he had called the New Zealand police, he hung up. Photo: Getty Images

Dunedin police are reminding the public to remain vigilant after receiving a scam call to their office landline number.

Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said the Dunedin Central Police Station received a call to its office number from a ‘‘man with a foreign sounding voice.’’

The man on the phone connected with a police employee and told the staff member that there was a problem with their internet connection.

When the caller was told he had called the New Zealand police, he hung up.

‘‘This is a reminder that anyone is open to scam calls and be safe when disclosing personal details over the phone,’’ Snr Sgt Bond said.

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