📢 Fraud Prevention Advice: Could You Spot a Courier Fraud Scam?

📢 Fraud Prevention Advice: Could You Spot a Courier Fraud Scam?

Your neighbourhood policing team is reminding residents to remain vigilant against courier fraud scams, where criminals impersonate police officers or other trusted professionals in an attempt to steal money or personal information.

Fraudsters may contact you by telephone and claim that your personal details have been compromised, that someone has been arrested using your identity, or that your bank account is at risk. In some cases, they may ask whether you hold cryptocurrency or encourage you to move funds to protect them.

Remember: The Police Will Never Ask You To:

❌ Transfer money to a "safe account"
❌ Withdraw cash and hand it over to a courier
❌ Buy or transfer cryptocurrency
❌ Reveal your PIN, passwords, or online banking security details

If you receive a call of this nature, end the call immediately. Do not provide any personal or financial information. Contact your bank using a trusted telephone number from an official source and seek advice.

Reporting Fraud

If you have been targeted by a fraudster or have become a victim of fraud, please report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online at:

🌐 www.reportfraud.police.uk

Help Protect Others

Please share this advice with friends, family members, neighbours, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to this type of crime. By raising awareness, we can work together to prevent more people from becoming victims of fraud.

Stay alert, stay informed, and help keep our communities safe.