Fraud and cyber crime

Fraud and cyber crime

There are numerous scams which fraudsters will use to try and take your money and obtain your personal information.  They will do this over the phone and online.

Should a scammer call, remember to CALL:

C - Criminals may be calling.

      Suspect ANYONE you DO NOT KNOW, regardless of who they CLAIM to be.

A - Answer “NO” to any personal questions.

      Don't part with any of your personal information or money.

L - Leave the conversation.

     If you are suspicious or feel uncomfortable with the caller's questions, END the call.  A genuine caller will never send a courier to          collect cash, bank cards or valuables, ask for your PIN or ask you to withdraw or transfer money.

L - Let us know.

     Report to action fraud on 0300 123 30 40 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

For further cyber protection advice visit; https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/all-topics 

Forward any spam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk or text to 7726.

If you have information about a crime or anyone you suspect may be involved in criminality, then please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk.

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.