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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…

Digital Upgrade- UK landlines

You may be aware that by January 2027, the UK's old copper phone network will be switched off. For older or vulnerable residents, particularly those with telecare alarms or no…

Fraud Update from West Mercia Police

Weekly Fraud Update from West Mercia Police - Economic Crime Unit - 06/05/2026COURIER FRAUD Courier Fraud continues to be a common method used by criminals to defraud members of the…

Talk Community Newsletter

Easter HAF – Thank you! We want to say a big thank you to all our amazing HAF providers and helpers! This Easter we had 30+ brilliant local providers who…

West Mercia Police weekly fraud update

West Mercia Police - Economic Crime Unit - Weekly Fraud update - 31/03/2026KEEPING OLDER PERSONS SAFE ONLINE Whilst the world of the Internet offers great opportunities for young and old…

West Mercia Police Fraud warning and advice

Fraud: Warning and adviceWe have received a recent increase in the number of reports of fraudsters across West Mercia claiming to be from various police services around the country. These criminals…