New Scam Detection tool
Today, Get Safe Online has launched a new scam detection tool on their website. If you are suspicious of a text, email or message and you want to check if…
October Our Newsletter
Welcome to the October edition of Our News. As you can see, we've changed the format slightly. Don't worry, I've included the PDF version as an attachment so you can…
Keep your home safe during the darker nights
Keep your home safe during the darker nightsWith darker nights still upon us, we are sharing some simple ways to protect your home.Popping out of the house? Close and lock…
Fraud Update West Mercia Police October
A person and person lying in bed looking at their phones ROMANCE FRAUDYes, this is a topic we have covered many times, but since 3rd October is recognised as “WORLD…
Fraud Update West Mercia Police
ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT - 02/09/2025" CHARITY FRAUD Fraudsters rely on the public’s generosity in giving to charities and good causes and may claim to be fundraising by impersonating a genuine charity…
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,…
Fraud Update Mobile Phone Theft
MOBILE PHONE THEFT Criminals used to steal mobile phones for the value of selling the handsets on to anyone who was willing to pay. However nowadays they are much more…
Car Key Burglaries
In recent weeks, several homes have been broken into in an attempt to steal car keys and vehicles from properties. West Mercia Police encourage people to be vigilant with their vehicle…