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Talk Community Newsletter August

Community Micro Grants: Up to £250 for Local Ideas Do you have an idea that could bring people together, improve wellbeing or make a positive difference in your community? The…

West Mercia Police Fraud update August

Fraud Update from West Mercia Police - Economic Crime Unit - 04/08/2026DON’T TAKE THE BAITOver 56 million phishing emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service and more…

Talk Comunity Newsletter July

9 July 2026Free Cyber Safeguarding Training Available Ahead of the Summer HolidaysWith the summer holidays approaching and children likely to be spending more time online, the West Midlands Regional Organised…

Fraud & Scam Bulletin July

There has been a significant rise recently of cold callers phoning residents and claiming to be Police Officers. This not only applies to West Mercia area but nationally as well.One…

West Mercia Police Fraud Update July

GIFT CARDS Despite the addition of warning notices by several retailers now on Gift Card display stands, criminals are still successfully getting victims to make payments by Gift Cards under…

Talk Community Newsletter June 2026

Help with the cost of living: Crisis and Resilience Fund The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is available to support residents in Herefordshire who are struggling with the cost of…

West Mercia Police Economic Crime unit update

A TRIO OF FAKES As we have often mentioned in previous messages, criminals seize on topical opportunities to defraud the public. So firstly, what can be more topical than the…

West Mercia Fraud & Scam bulletin June 2026

HOLIDAY FRAUDWhilst people increasingly use the Internet as a marketplace to book their holidays,at the same time fraudsters and criminals are also ready to jump in and exploit thismarketplace with…