Fraud Update West Mercia Police
COUNTERFEIT BANKNOTES Over the last few weeks there has been an upsurge of payments made with counterfeit banknotes. These have been mainly in £20 denominations and have appeared not only…
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 from 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.…
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…
Fraud Update West Mercia Police
PARCEL DELIVERY SCAMS Following on from last week’s Fraud Update on Christmas Shopping scams, this week we are highlighting the fraudulent emails, texts and cards claiming to come from bona…
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…
FRAUD UPDATE FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE – ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT
CHARITY FRAUD Fraudsters rely on the public’s generosity in giving to charities and worthy causes and may claim to be fundraising by impersonating a genuine charity or have set up…