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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…

Weekly Fraud Update West Mercia Police

GIFT CARDS As the name suggests, Gift Cards are a handy way to send a gift to a friend or relative. However, they are an equally handy way for Fraudster…

Protecting your vehicle from crime

With the darker nights here, there could be more opportunities for vehicle thieves in the hours of darkness. We can often see car thieves and car key burglars using the…

Protecting road users from uninsured drivers

Driving without insurance isn’t just illegal – it has real, sometimes life-altering consequences and West Mercia Police is stepping up efforts to keep roads safer for everyone by targeting uninsured…

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,…