Update on Fraud Crime Where You Live

Update on Fraud Crime Where You Live

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding fraud crime including telephone fraud and door knocking fraud issues, which people where you live are highlighting as an issue of concern in their survey responses.

Just because someone claims to be from an organisation you trust, doesn't mean they are who they say they are📱

Criminals can impersonate banks, the police, utility providers and even people you know, using convincing messages, phone calls and pressure tactics to trick you into sharing personal information or sending money.

Before you act, Take Five:
- Stop: Take a moment to stop and think 🛑
- Challenge: Question unexpected requests and verify who you're speaking to independently. Never share passwords, PINs, onetime passcodes or security codes 🔐
- Protect: Report it to your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed.

Across the country we are seeing a number of incidents which are resulting in individuals becoming victim to fraud and scams.
Some of these incidents include:

- Distractions at Cash Machines - Information has been received whereby two unknown males are approaching individuals at cash machines and whilst one is talking (distracting the victim) the other is able to obtain a view of the victims pin before later being able to get a hold of their bank card due to making the victim believe the machine will not return their card.

- GIFT CARD PURCHASES - (Amazon, Apple, Shop Gift Cards) We are seeing an increase of individuals purchasing gift cards either online or in stores whereby they have been requested to do so either by an individual over the phone or email. Some suspects are claiming to work for a generic company or acting as a friend of the person. Please take extra time to do some further checks to prevent yourself becoming a victim of fraud.

Get Involved

Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 

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