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…
Public Consultation Proposed merging of police forces
John Campion, Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia Police, has launched a consultation to seek the views of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Worcestershire residents regarding Government proposals…
West Mercia Police Fraud & Economic Crime Update
Weekly Fraud update from West Mercia Police - Economic Crime Unit - 18/03/2026QR CODE FRAUDSQR Codes have been around for several decades now but have become more prominent in the…
Fraud update West Mercia Police
WHATSAPP SCAMS As with so many Features and Apps on the Internet, WhatsApp was set up so users could freely contact friends and family at home and abroad, with the…
Fraud Update West Mercia Police
FRAUDULENT HOLIDAY OFFERS This is that time of year when the media is full of tempting offers of holidays at home and abroad. These may also be landing in your…
Fraud and Scam Bulletin January West Mercia Police
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONSAt the start of another New Year, what better time to make a new resolution to examine how we can protect ourselves from Fraudsters, strengthen our protection and…
They pose as your bank- Then send a “courier” to steal everything
They Pose as Your Bank – Then send a ‘Courier’ to steal everything…..Following a spate of Courier Frauds, we would like to remind people what Courier Fraud is and how…