A FRAUDSTER who preyed on vulnerable victims in Winsford has been jailed for 12 months.

Nathan Tomlinson, 25, was arrested on the October 8, 2013 after targeting three vulnerable victims in the Winsford area while conducting cold calling work for a local insulation company.

Tomlinson gained their trust to acquire their bank details, which he used to order goods on the internet.

The swindler duped his victims by claiming the details were required in relation to insulation work being conducted.

Tomlinson was given a 12-month custodial sentence at Chester Crown Court.