Police reports

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,…

Crime Update: Cyber Crime, Phishing

https://www.neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk                                               GONE FISHING/PHISHING?The Internet has generated a…