West Mercia Police weekly fraud update

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WHO ARE YOU REALLY TALKING TO?The Internet is a fantastic innovation and has, in many ways, made life more convenient, provided more choice, and for many, made it easier to…

Fraud and Scam Update West Mercia Police

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FRAUD RECOVERY SCAMS Fraud Recovery scams are another form of Advance Fee Fraud as the scammer will ask for an advance fee, and very often follow-on fees, for expenses incurred. So, anyone…

Fraud & Scam Bulletin September West Mercia Police

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COURIER FRAUDCourier Fraud continues to be a common method used by criminals to defraud members ofthe public. For that reason, we need to ensure that the public remain alert and…

West Mercia Police Fraud Update

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Door Step Scams DOORSTEP SCAMS These were around long before Scammers took to the Internet but still exist today, and reports of residents being defrauded in this way continue to…

Fraud & Scam Bulletin July

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There has been a significant rise recently of cold callers phoning residents and claiming to be Police Officers. This not only applies to West Mercia area but nationally as well.One…

West Mercia Police Fraud Update July

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GIFT CARDS Despite the addition of warning notices by several retailers now on Gift Card display stands, criminals are still successfully getting victims to make payments by Gift Cards under…

West Mercia Police Economic Crime unit update

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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

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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

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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

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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…