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…
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…
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…
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…
Weekly Fraud Update West Mercia Police
COURIER FRAUD Reports of Courier Fraud incidents continue to be prevalent in our region and the public need to aware of this method used by Fraudsters to defraud their victims.…
Hang Up it’s a scam!
HANG UP – IT’S A SCAM....Stop and Think before you hand it over….Following a spate of Courier Frauds across the West Mercia area we would like to remind people what…
Crime Update/ Doorstep Scams
These were around long before Scammers took to the Internet , but do still exist today. Basically, these are cold callers on your doorstep either selling goods and services, or,…