Courier Fraud - Spot it, Stop it!

Courier Fraud - Spot it, Stop it!

Dear Resident,

We hope you are well.

Beware of courier fraud

Courier fraud is when criminals pretend to be police officers, bank staff, or other trusted officials and persuade you to handover cash, bank cards, PINs, jewellery or other valuables—often to someone they send to your home. Police warn that these criminals can be extremely convincing, and anyone can be targeted.

Remember

Police or your bank will never ask you to withdraw cash, transfer money to a “safe account”, reveal your PIN, or hand over your bank card or valuables to a courier.

Be suspicious of unexpected calls claiming there is a problem with your bank account or that you are helping with a police investigation.

Do not trust caller ID as proof that the caller is genuine.

Take your time. Fraudsters deliberately create urgency, fear and pressure.

Never keep the supposed investigation secret from family or friends.

If someone asks you to verify their identity, hang up and contact the organisation yourself using a number you already trust.

If someone comes to your door to collect money, cards or valuables, do not hand anything over.

If you think you've been targeted:Contact your bank immediately if you have disclosed banking information or handed over a card, and report the fraud to your local police/fraud-reporting service. If a crime is happening right now or someone is at your door attempting to collect valuables, contact emergency services.

A simple rule: If someone claiming to be an official asks you to move money or hand over valuables, stop—the request is a scam.

If you have any further questions, please contact us and we will assist as best as we can.

Kind regards

PCSO Kourosh Far

Attachments

MPS_Courier_Fraud_Leaflet co branded-final version.pdf

Courier fraud poster.pdf

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Kourosh Far
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Twickenham Riverside SNT)