Wagga residents are being urged to be wary of potential online and in-person scams, as con artists seek to use COVID-19 to take advantage of vulnerable people.
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Riverina Police Superintendent Bob Noble said victims could be targeted outside supermarkets by scammers posing as helpful locals offering to take credit cards and cash inside to buy groceries.
Superintendent Noble said while there had been no confirmed cases in Wagga, people should "be extra vigilant about their security and their safety more generally".
"We should be keeping an eye on the elderly generally, and other people who live near the margins who might be isolated or otherwise disadvantaged," he said.
"We would urge people to be cautious and report any suspicious activity."
"You can call the police ... the police are here to help all the time.
"If it appears strange it probably is."
Superintendent Noble also said people should be wary of any unusual emails they received.
"If it doesn't ring true, or if you're at all concerned about it, just delete it." he said.
"They can take all manner of forms and some can be quite convincing and if you're a person who's not particularly technology savvy you're better off asking someone that might be. And again you can call the police for advice or assistance line."
People who require further information about potential scams can call the police assistance line on 131 444.
