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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud (e.g. bogus callers, courier fraud, cyber crime), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Good Morning
Could i please ask members of the public are to be vigilant when being contacted out of the blue by someone purporting to be from the Financial Conduct Authority (The FCA).
This follows several reports in Cleveland where the victim has been requested to co-operate with an ‘operation’ to identify fraud within their bank.
As part of this fraud, the victim is asked to either transfer their money into a ‘safe account’ or attend their local branch and obtain a large amount of money which will be then collected by a courier for safe keeping.
We are encouraging all members of the public to
STOP! Think Fraud
Recognise and break the suspicious contact, the FCA, bank or law enforcement would never ask you to obtain money from your bank account, transfer funds or ask you to buy something of value.
Stop and check official contact routes, either through official trusted routes, or by making contact with your family to check.
Always check that the call has been disconnected or use another phone and Report the incident to Report Fraud or police.
If available obtain some support and monitor your accounts for any suspicious activity
Many thanks
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